Ivory Coast by Train
Trains - Tickets - RoutesA Travel Guide For Train Travel In The Ivory Coast.
Here you will find information for the Ivory Coast about trains, routes, tours, connections, where to buy train tickets and more.
Useful Information
Population: 26.38 million
Currency: West African CFA Franc
Language: French
Capital: Yamoussoukro, Abidjan
Country Code: +225
Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time
Train Companies
The rail network in Ivory Coast is operated by Sitarail.
Train Tickets
Buy your train tickets at the train station.
Rail Passes
There are no rail passes available for the Ivory Coast.
TrAIN tYPES
Ivory Coast has only one train line connecting the capital Abidjan to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso. This train service runs one to three times per week. However, there is also a weekly train service with stops in Bouaké and Ferkessédougou.
- 1st Class
- Air-conditioned
- Cushioned seats
- 2nd Class
- Benches
- Bar car which serves refreshments and snacks
Routes
Frequently Travelled Routes In The Ivory Coast
National
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Abidjan to Bouaké | 8:19 | Direct | Train |
| Abidjan to Ferkessédougou | 15:35 | Direct | Train |
International
| From > To |
Duration (h) | Changes | Transport |
| Abidjan to Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso | 36:00 | Direct | Train |
Ivory Coast travel routes
Main Train Stations
- Abidjan
- Bouaké
- Ferkessédougou
Good to know
Best Time To Travel To The Ivory Coast
We recommend traveling to Ivory Coast during the dry season in order to avoid large downpours that affect transportation and roads throughout the country. Ivory Coast is known for its exceptional art and craft scene and produces amazing jewelry, wood carvings, pottery and so much more. The people of Ivory Coast love their music and dance and know how to celebrate. Make sure to catch the following festivals when traveling to the Ivory Coast: Fêtes des Masques and Fête de I’Abissa, they’ll truly enhance your visit.
Dry Season: Mid November to April
Rainy Season: May to October
Accommodation In The Ivory Coast
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Guidebooks For The Ivory Coast
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