Buses to Dakar
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Dakar, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar to Thiès Nones | Senegal | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Dakar to Thiès | Senegal | 57 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 16 min |
| Dakar to Mbour | Senegal | 60 km (37 mi) | about 1 h 19 min |
| Dakar to Tivaouane | Senegal | 73 km (46 mi) | about 1 h 34 min |
| Dakar to Diourbel | Senegal | 129 km (80 mi) | about 2 h 34 min |
| Dakar to Tiébo | Senegal | 130 km (81 mi) | about 2 h 35 min |
| Dakar to Kaolack | Senegal | 160 km (99 mi) | about 3 h 7 min |
| Dakar to Mbaké | Senegal | 166 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 13 min |
| Dakar to Louga | Senegal | 166 km (103 mi) | about 3 h 14 min |
| Dakar to Touba | Senegal | 170 km (105 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Dakar to Saint-Louis | Senegal | 179 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Dakar to Ziguinchor | Senegal | 268 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 4 min |
| Dakar to Tambacounda | Senegal | 420 km (261 mi) | about 7 h 47 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.