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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotonou to Dakar

Composite routes from Cotonou to Dakar

Cheapest
44 h 55 min
Car
3155 km.
from $173
Other
7 h 17 min
Plane, Bus
2358 km.
from $650.46
2 d 3 h 9 min
2358 km.
from $125.46
2 d 2 h 35 min
2358 km.
from $136.13
2 d 3 h 35 min
2358 km.
from $174.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Royal Air Maroc

Website:
royalairmaroc.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Blaise
Ave. Duration:
11h 5m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$543.48–$1,032.61

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Blaise
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Wednesday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$597.83

Air Senegal

Website:
flyairsenegal.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Blaise
Ave. Duration:
6h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$326.09–$760.87

Air Cote D'Ivoire

Website:
aircotedivoire.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Blaise
Ave. Duration:
5h 35m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$293.48–$652.17

ASKY

Website:
flyasky.com/asky/
Plane from Cotonou to Blaise
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$380.43–$1,413.04

Bus operators

STM Voyageurs

Phone:
+227 23 23 03 03
Email:
info@stmvoyageurs.com
Website:
stmvoyageurs.com/
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$70.65–$97.83

Dakar Dem Dikk

Phone:
+221338241010
Email:
support@demdikk.sn
Website:
demdikk.sn/
Bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$9.71

Nour

Phone:
+223 70 07 20 04
Email:
INFO@BILLETEXPRESS.ML
Website:
billetexpress.ml/
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.35–$42.39

Africa Tours Trans

Phone:
+223 75 71 61 16
Website:
africa-tours-trans.com/#
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$48.51

Bani

Phone:
+223 70 07 20 04
Email:
INFO@BILLETEXPRESS.ML
Website:
billetexpress.ml/
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
11h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$45.65

Gana

Phone:
+223 70 07 20 04
Email:
info@billetexpress.ml
Website:
billetexpress.ml/
Bus from Bamako Sogoniko to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
3 times a week
Estimated price:
$32.61–$46.74
Bus from Bamako-Medine to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
22h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$32.61–$45.65

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Dakar is to bus which costs $76.09 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Dakar is to fly and bus which takes 7h 17m and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Dakar?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Dakar. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Dakar via Cathédrale and Bamako Sogoniko. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Cotonou to Dakar?

The distance between Cotonou and Dakar is 2381 km. The road distance is 3153.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Dakar without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Cotonou to Dakar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Dakar bus from?

Cotonou to Dakar bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.

Where does the Cotonou to Dakar bus arrive?

Cotonou to Dakar bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Dakar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Dakar is 3154 km. It takes approximately 44h 47m to drive from Cotonou to Dakar.

Where can I stay near Dakar?

There are 1112+ hotels available in Dakar. Prices start at $56.58 per night.
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