Bissau to Dakar by ferry
Dakar lies 373 km (232 mi) north-west of Bissau, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
The sea distance is about 373 km (232 mi); at typical ferry speeds a direct crossing would take around 11 h 18 min. Whether one runs, and how often, is in the operator’s timetable.
| Bissau | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Guinea-Bissau | Senegal |
| Population | 439,704 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 13 m (43 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Port | Port of Bissau | Autonomous Port of Dakar |
What changes when you arrive in Dakar
Crossing from Guinea-Bissau into Senegal: sockets are AC power s and sockets: British and related types, Euro, Type E, Type K; the dialling code becomes +221; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648843.
Where to book ferries from Bissau to Dakar
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Staying in Dakar
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar. Of the 341 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (177), and 8 are five-star. Across 58 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8.1 out of 10. Guests have left 15,024 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Dakar
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Dakar from Bissau?
373 km (232 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Bissau; by road roughly 455 km (283 mi).
How long does it take to get from Bissau to Dakar by ferry?
About 11 h 18 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Bissau and Dakar?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Dakar?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Dakar?
Our booking partner lists 967 places to stay in Dakar, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.