Burkina Faso by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In Burkina Faso.
Here you will find information for Burkina Faso about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.
Useful Information
Population: 19.75 million
Currency: CFA-Franc BCEAO
Language: French
Capital: Ouagadougou
Country Code: +226
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Train Companies
Trains in Burkina Faso are operated by Sitarail.
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Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets at the train station.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for Burkina Faso.
TrAIN tYPES
Burkina Faso has only one train line connecting the capital Ouagadougou to Abidjan, Ivory Coast. This train service runs 1-3 times per week.
- 1st Class
- Air-conditioned
- Cushioned seats
- 2nd Class
- Benches
- Bar car which serves refreshments and snacks
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In Burkina Faso
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Ouagadougou to Kaya | 1:32 | Direct | Car |
| Ouagadougou to Bobo-Dioulasso | 5:09 | Direct | Bus |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Ouagadougou to Abidjan, Ivory Coast | 36:00 | Direct | Train |
Main Train Stations
- Ouagadougou
- Kaya Terminus
- Bobo-Dioulasso
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To Burkina Faso
We recommend the best time to travel to Burkina Faso is anytime from November to February when the temperatures are temperate. Enjoy the beautiful Arli National Park or Nazinga Reserve to witness incredible game animals such as antelopes, gazelles, lions, elephants and so much more! Take a trip to the Karfiguéla Falls and Lake Tengréla where you will be able to find plenty of hippopotami. Last but not least enjoy the cultural richness found in Burkina Faso which is enhanced by its live music and dance.
Dry Season: November to May
Wet Season: June to October
Accommodation In Burkina Faso
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