Mauritania by Train

Trains - Tickets - Routes

A Travel Guide For Train Travel In Mauritania.

Here you will find information for Mauritania about trains, routes, connections, where to buy train tickets, and more.

Useful Information

Population: 4.4 million

Currency: Ouguiya

Language: Arabic

Capital: Nuakschott

Country Code: +222

Time Zone: Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)

Train Companies

The rail system in Mauritania is operated by the Mauritania Railway.

Train Tickets

Buy train tickets for Mauritania at the local rail station.

Rail Passes

There are no rail passes available for Mauritania.

TrAIN tYPES

National Trains

One of the longest trains in the world, traveling from Nouadhibou to Zouerat, is a length of 2.3km, and primarily carries iron ore but has passenger carriages at the end. The basic carriages consist of different seating options such as 2 long large hard benches, a small selection of very basic berths, sitting room on the floor, and standing room throughout the carriage.

Routes

Frequently Travelled Routes In Mauritania

National


From > To	Duration (h)	Changes	Transport
Nouadhibou to Zouerat	16-20:00	Direct	Train

Mauritania travel routes

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Main Train Stations

Nouadhibou
Zouerat

Good to know

Best Time To Travel to Mauritania

We recommend travelling to Mauritania anytime between November and March to avoid the sweltering heat, sandstorms and then the rainy season which affects the country’s infrastructure from April to October. In Mauritania, you will be able to see plenty of things such as rock paintings, Ben Amera, endangered Mediterranean monk seals, the amazing Parc National du Banc d’Arguin, or you can even camp in the Sahara desert. Check out one of the largest trains in the world, whether you watch it pass by or take a ride, it’s a 2.3km long train that primarily carries iron ore and has a couple of passenger carriages in the back.

Rainy Season: July to October
Sandy Season: May to June

Accommodation In Mauritania

Booking

The best place to find cheap hotels for is to book by www.booking.com. There you will find a large selection of cheap hotels, hostels, and apartments. > BOOK HERE

Hostelworld

If you are looking for a low budget accommodation, then go on www.hostelworld.com. They have the best choice of cheap hostels for backpackers and low budget travelers. > BOOK HERE

Guidebooks For Mauritania

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Travel Insurance

We highly recommend not to travel without insurance. Don't fret! World Nomads offers many different travel insurance coverage plans to suit your trip best. > BUY HERE

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