Capital city, Senegal
Getting around Dakar
How to get around Dakar
Yango and taxis cover most trips; negotiate fares for street taxis. The TER train and BRT bus serve the suburbs. Traffic is heavy at rush hour.
Ways to get around Dakar
| Option | Fare | Good to know |
|---|---|---|
| Yango / taxi | 1,500–3,500 XOF for 5 km | Apps show prices; street taxis need negotiation |
| BRT bus (Dakar BRT) | About 400–500 XOF | Dedicated lanes linking Petersen with Guédiawaye; modern buses |
| TER regional train | 500–2,500 XOF | Dakar to Diamniadio; check route and fares before travel |
| Gorée ferry | About 5,500 XOF return | Departs Plateau every 30–60 min; foreigner fares are higher |
Ride-hailing apps in Dakar
A 5 km ride costs about CFA1,500–3,500 ($2.6–6.0).
| App | Notes |
|---|---|
| Yango | Main app for cars; cash payment common |
| Heetch | Cars and bikes; supply varies by area |
| inDrive | Negotiate fares with drivers |
- Taxis are unmetered; settle price first. Yellow-black taxis are common. Apps avoid haggling but may need local data.
Arriving in Dakar
Blaise Diagne International (AIBD) (DSS)
About 45–60 km from Plateau. Yango or official taxi 20,000–35,000 XOF, 50–90 min; some hotels pre-book. TER extension may be an option; check status.
Driving and onward travel
- Scooters: Rare for visitors; chaotic traffic. Use taxis or Yango.
- Driving: on the right. Carry an IDP with your licence; French and Arabic are the working languages for police and rental firms.
- Onward travel in Senegal: The AIBD airport is 45 km from Dakar; a TER train links Dakar toward Diamniadio and the airport area. Between cities, sept-places shared taxis, coaches and minibuses run; Gorée is a short ferry.
Quick answers
Is there Uber in Dakar?
No. Use Yango, Heetch, inDrive instead.
What's the best way to get around Dakar?
Yango and taxis cover most trips; negotiate fares for street taxis. The TER train and BRT bus serve the suburbs. Traffic is heavy at rush hour.
How do I get from the airport to Dakar?
About 45–60 km from Plateau. Yango or official taxi 20,000–35,000 XOF, 50–90 min; some hotels pre-book. TER extension may be an option; check status.
Is Dakar walkable?
Walkable center.
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Sources
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