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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Calabar to Cotonou

Composite routes from Calabar to Cotonou

Cheapest
11 h 57 min
Car
842 km.
from $46
Other
14 h 5 min
670 km.
from $25.17
4 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $10.87
5 h 49 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Jet Charter

Website:
armcharter.com/
Plane from Calabar to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$27.17–$260.87

Air Peace

Website:
flyairpeace.com/
Plane from Akwa Ibom International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
6h 2m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$402.17
Plane from Akwa Ibom International Airport to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$76.09–$521.74
Plane from Calabar to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
6h 57m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$32.61–$282.61

Ibom Air

Website:
ibomair.com/
Plane from Calabar to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$184.78
Plane from Akwa Ibom International Airport to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$92.39–$184.78

Southern Air Charter Co., Limited

Website:
southernaircharter.com/
Plane from Akwa Ibom International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$217.39
Plane from Calabar to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Wednesday
Estimated price:
$47.83–$326.09

Bus operators

Afrique Con

Website:
afrique-con.com/index.php
Bus from Calabar to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
12h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$63.23
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Chisco Transport

Phone:
+234 808 927 3799
Email:
customer.care@chiscogroupng.com
Website:
chiscotransport.com.ng/
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.30–$1.63

ABC Transport

Phone:
+234 813 986 2090
Email:
info@abctransport.com
Website:
abctransport.com/index.html
Bus from Calabar to Jibowu
Ave. Duration:
10h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$23.78

Questions and Answers

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 $25 - $25.43 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 which takes 4h 17m and costs $32.61 - $293.48 .

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 774 km. The road distance is 842.2 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 $63.23 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 19m 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.

Train, bus or fly from Calabar to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Calabar to Cotonou is to fly which takes 5h 19m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $63.23 and takes 12h 11m. There are no good options to train between Calabar to Cotonou.

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 842 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Calabar to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 710+ hotels available in Cotonou. Prices start at $27.93 per night.
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