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There are 4 ways to get from Melbourne to Dakar by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Melbourne Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)planeMEL - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
    33h 37m
    $513–1,524

  2. Fly Essendon Fields Airport to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)planeMEB - DSS
    2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
    43h 49m
    $815–1,716

  3. Fly Melbourne Airport to Banjul, bus

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Banjul (BJL)planeMEL - BJL
    2. Take the bus from GTSC Kanifing Bus Stn to Parcelles Assainies Terminusbus
    42h 41m
    $651–1,852

  4. Fly Melbourne Airport to Nouakchott, drive

    1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nouakchott (NKC)planeMEL - NKC
    2. Drive from Nouakchott (NKC) to Dakarcar
    40h 37m
    $622–1,807

Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) flights

Calendar29Weekly Planes
Duration31h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$492Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Melbourne, VIC, Australia and Dakar, Senegal?

There is no direct connection from Melbourne to Dakar. However, you can take the bus to Melbourne Airport T3 Skybus/Arrival Dr, walk to Melbourne Airport (MEL) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation. Alternatively, you can take the line 59 vehicle to Bradshaw St/Keilor Rd #51, walk to Essendon Fields Airport (MEB) airport, fly to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS), walk to Dakar AIBD, take the bus to Dakar, walk to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, then take the bus to Place de la nation.

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