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Four ways to Travel from Nouakchott to Cotonou

Composite routes from Nouakchott to Cotonou

Cheapest
2 d 8 min
Car
3344 km.
from $183
Other
2 d 5 h 58 min
2382 km.
from $123.87
2 d 2 h 59 min
2382 km.
from $185.83
2 d 4 h 17 min
2382 km.
from $176.30

Transport providers

Airlines

Royal Air Maroc

Website:
royalairmaroc.com/
Plane from Nouakchott to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
21h 52m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$355.70–$889.26

Air Senegal

Website:
flyairsenegal.com/
Plane from Nouakchott to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$317.59–$762.22

Air Cote D'Ivoire

Website:
aircotedivoire.com/
Plane from Nouakchott to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
12h 55m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$355.70–$952.78

ASKY

Website:
flyasky.com/asky/
Plane from Nouakchott to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
17h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$444.63–$1,016.29

Bus operators

Sonef Transport Voyage

Phone:
+227-90-90-12-39
Email:
Website:
sonef.net/
Bus from Nouakchott to Bamako
Ave. Duration:
21h 42m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$75.59

STM Voyageurs

Phone:
+227 23 23 03 03
Email:
Website:
stmvoyageurs.com/
Bus from Bamako to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.57–$114.33

Africa Tours Trans

Phone:
+223 75 71 61 16
Website:
africa-tours-trans.com/#
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.70

Gana

Phone:
+223 70 07 20 04
Email:
Website:
billetexpress.ml/
Bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
30h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.63–$82.57

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

The cheapest way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou is to bus which costs $116.85 - $118.48 and takes 2 days 4h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

The fastest way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou is to fly which takes 13h 6m and costs $271.74 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

The distance between Nouakchott and Cotonou is 2388 km. The road distance is 3338.9 km.

How do I travel from Nouakchott to Cotonou without a car?

The best way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $152.17 - $195.65 .

How long does it take to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

It takes approximately 13h 6m to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Nouakchott to Cotonou is to fly which takes 13h 6m and costs $271.74 - $706.52 . Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $152.17 - $195.65 and takes 2 days 2h.

Can I drive from Nouakchott to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Nouakchott to Cotonou is 3339 km. It takes approximately 2 days 1h to drive from Nouakchott to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 710+ hotels available in Cotonou. Prices start at $27.93 per night.
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