The 13 Best Day Trips from Diourbel
Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.
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There are 13 good day trips from Diourbel, Senegal, led by Dakar, Pikine, Touba. The closest is Keur Médoune, about 45 min by car, and 2 of them fit into half a day. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.
Day trips from Diourbel at a glance
| Destination | Distance | Drive time | Best as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Dakar | 129 km W | 2 hr | Full-day trip |
| Pikine | 124 km W | 1 hr 55 min | Full-day trip |
| Touba | 46 km NE | 55 min | Half-day trip |
| Serekunda | 142 km S | 2 hr 15 min | Long day or overnight |
| Thiès | 75 km W | 1 hr 25 min | Full-day trip |
| Kaolack | 58 km S | 1 hr 5 min | Full-day trip |
| Rufisque | 111 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Mbour | 81 km W | 1 hr 15 min | Full-day trip |
| Thiès Nones | 79 km W | 1 hr 30 min | Full-day trip |
| Rufisque est | 111 km W | 1 hr 45 min | Full-day trip |
| Louga | 108 km N | 1 hr 40 min | Full-day trip |
| Tivaouane | 70 km NW | 1 hr 20 min | Full-day trip |
| Keur Médoune | 39 km E | 45 min | Half-day trip |
Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.
The best day trips from Diourbel
- 1
Dakar, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 2 hr by car129 km west of Diourbel4 hr round tripKnown for Cathédrale du Souvenir africain.
Also nearby: Guédiawaye.
- 2
Pikine, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 55 min by car124 km west of Diourbel3 hr 50 min round tripKnown for Leopold Sédar Senghor regarde sa maison.
- 3
Touba, Senegal
Half-day tripAbout 55 min by car46 km north-east of Diourbel1 hr 50 min round tripAlso nearby: Mbaké.
- 4
Serekunda, Gambia
Long day or overnightAbout 2 hr 15 min by car142 km south of Diourbel4 hr 30 min round trip - 5
Thiès, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 25 min by car75 km west of Diourbel2 hr 50 min round trip - 6
Kaolack, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 5 min by car58 km south of Diourbel2 hr 10 min round trip - 7
Rufisque, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Diourbel3 hr 30 min round trip - 8
Mbour, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 15 min by car81 km west of Diourbel2 hr 30 min round trip - 9
Thiès Nones, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 30 min by car79 km west of Diourbel3 hr round trip - 10
Rufisque est, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 45 min by car111 km west of Diourbel3 hr 30 min round trip - 11
Louga, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 40 min by car108 km north of Diourbel3 hr 20 min round trip - 12
Tivaouane, Senegal
Full-day tripAbout 1 hr 20 min by car70 km north-west of Diourbel2 hr 40 min round trip - 13
Keur Médoune, Senegal
Half-day tripAbout 45 min by car39 km east of Diourbel1 hr 30 min round trip
A sample day trip: Diourbel to Dakar
A realistic pace for Dakar, 129 km from Diourbel. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.
- 07:30Leave Diourbel
- 09:30Arrive in Dakar (2 hr drive)
- 09:45Cathédrale du Souvenir africain
- 11:45Lunch
- 13:00Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Dakar
- 15:30Head back to Diourbel
- 17:30Home in Diourbel
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Frequently asked questions
- What are the best day trips from Diourbel?
- The best day trips from Diourbel are Dakar, Pikine, Touba, Serekunda, Thiès. The closest is Keur Médoune, about 45 min away by car.
- What is the closest day trip from Diourbel?
- Keur Médoune is the closest, 39 km east of Diourbel, roughly 45 min by car. Best as a half-day trip.
- Where can I go within an hour of Diourbel?
- 2 places are within about an hour's drive of Diourbel: Keur Médoune (45 min), Touba (55 min).
- What is the biggest city near Diourbel for a day out?
- Dakar is the largest city in day-trip range, 129 km west of Diourbel and about 2 hr by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
- How far is too far for a day trip from Diourbel?
- Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Serekunda at 142 km, around 2 hr 15 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.
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