What is the cheapest way to get from Calabar to Cotonou?

The cheapest way to get from Calabar to Cotonou is to bus via Lagos which costs $45 - $75 and takes 14h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabar to Cotonou?

The fastest way to get from Calabar to Cotonou is to fly and bus which takes 4h 17m and costs $55 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Calabar and Cotonou?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Calabar and arriving at Cotonou. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Calabar to Cotonou?

The distance between Calabar and Cotonou is 688 km. The road distance is 834 km.

How do I travel from Calabar to Cotonou without a car?

The best way to get from Calabar to Cotonou without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $55 - $70.

How long does it take to get from Calabar to Cotonou?

It takes approximately 7h 2m to get from Calabar to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabar to Cotonou bus from?

Calabar to Cotonou bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Calabar station.

Bus or fly from Calabar to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Calabar to Cotonou is to fly which takes 7h 2m and costs $75 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $70 and takes 12h 11m.

Where does the Calabar to Cotonou bus arrive?

Calabar to Cotonou bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Cotonou station.

Can I drive from Calabar to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Calabar to Cotonou is 834 km. It takes approximately 11h 52m to drive from Calabar to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 575+ hotels available in Cotonou.

Calabar to Cotonou - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Calabar to Cotonou by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Calabar to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO)plane CBQ - COO
7h 2m
$79–435
Bus via Lagos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Jibowu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
14h 5m
$46–74
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Cotonoubus
12h 11m
$55–70
Drive 834 km
1. Drive from Calabar to Cotonoucar 834 km
11h 52m
$97–139
Fly Calabar to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane CBQ - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
4h 17m
$60–331
Taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly to Cotonou
1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)taxi
2. Fly from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Cotonou (COO)plane QUO - COO
6h 2m
$73–396
Taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly to Lagos, bus
1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)taxi
2. Fly from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Lagos (LOS)plane QUO - LOS
3. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
5h 48m
$69–342

Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO) flights

3Weekly Planes

7h 51mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 687.8 km
Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Calabar, Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin?

World Ticket, Afrijet, and two other airlines fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO) 3 times a week. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Calabar to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 12h 11m.

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