By plane
Mauritania Airways flies several times a week between Nouakchott and Nouadhibou as well as to the Canaries. Top Fly also has flights to the Canary Islands.
By car
There are two sealed roads to Nouadhibou. One connects it with the capital, Nouakchott. Other one goes to the border and further into Western Sahara. There is a 3km unsealed part between the borders, but it can be passed by a 2WD car without any problems. This is a no-man's land, belonging to neither bordering country. Avoid making deals with any one you might meet there.
Cars and sept-places run from the garage at the exit from town, near the train station. To Nouakchott - from 4000 ougiya per person in a Mercedes 470 km, ca. 6 hours.
Due to recent security events, expatriates going overland have been advised to travel in groups during daylight hours only. Nkosi 07:23, 23 December 2009 EST
By taxi
From Nouakchott 470km there are frequent collective taxis Mercedes taking 6 passengers. Prices start from 4500 ougiyas. From Nouadhibou ask for the official taxi station, the Gare Routiere at the town entrance, in Robinet 6. At the first round about coming in, turn left and go 300 metres on your left. Taxis like to leave at first light.
From Dakhla in Western Sahara there are collective taxis 11000 ougiyas and minibuses 8000 ougiyas.
By bus
There are no regular bus connections from/to Nouadhibou from outside of the country. Between Nouadhibou and Nouakchott, however, there are at least five bus lines that provide daily runs. Most leave between 4-5 pm and arrive in the capital between 10-11 pm. A few bus lines now have mid-day runs which begin around 11:00 to 13:00. Prices range from 3,000-4,500 ougiyas. Some of the better known bus companies are:
El-Bouragh
across from the Nouadhibou airport.Global
on the lower road across the street from the FM radio station.Al-Moussavir
leaves around 11 am and is within sight of the As-Salaam bus line on the main middle road leaving town.As-Salaam
on the middle main road near the 5th Robinet.Somatir
located at Robinet 3, uses air-conditioned 20 seater Mercedes mini-vans.Sonef
a new bus line, leaves at 12 noon for Nouakchott. They are located 200 meters on the left from the last round about leaving town.