Dakar to Bissau by ferry
Bissau lies 373 km (232 mi) south-east of Dakar, 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.
| Dakar | Bissau | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Guinea-Bissau |
| Population | 2.6 million | 439,704 |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) | 13 m (43 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Bissau) |
| Port | Autonomous Port of Dakar | Port of Bissau |
What changes when you arrive in Bissau
Crossing from Senegal into Guinea-Bissau: sockets are Euro; the dialling code becomes +245; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648853.
Where to book ferries from Dakar to Bissau
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Bissau
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau. Of the 13 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 2 are five-star. Guests have left 553 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bissau
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 Bissau from Dakar?
373 km (232 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Dakar; by road roughly 455 km (283 mi).
How long does it take to get from Dakar to Bissau 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 Dakar and Bissau?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Bissau?
The Franc (XOF).
Where can I stay in Bissau?
Our booking partner lists 18 places to stay in Bissau, 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 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel 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.