Saint-Louis to Dakar by train
Dakar lies 179 km (111 mi) south-west of Saint-Louis, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 35 min at the speeds typical of Senegal rail, over roughly 219 km (136 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Saint-Louis | Dakar | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Senegal | Senegal |
| Population | 254,171 | 2.6 million |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) | UTC+0 (Africa/Dakar) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Saint-Louis, Sénégal | Dakar station, Dalifort station |
Where to book trains from Saint-Louis 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.
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Common questions
How far is Dakar from Saint-Louis?
179 km (111 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Saint-Louis; by road roughly 219 km (136 mi).
How long does it take to get from Saint-Louis to Dakar by train?
About 2 h 35 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Saint-Louis and Dakar?
No, both are on Africa/Dakar at the moment.
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.