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

The cheapest way to get from Abidjan to Calabar is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 24h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Abidjan to Calabar is to fly and bus which takes 10h 9m and costs $370 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Abidjan and Calabar?

No, there is no direct bus from Abidjan to Calabar. However, there are services departing from Gare Nord Adjamé and arriving at Calabar via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 11m.

How far is it from Abidjan to Calabar?

The distance between Abidjan and Calabar is 1772 km. The road distance is 1698.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Abidjan to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 27h 11m and costs $90 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 27h 11m to get from Abidjan to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Abidjan to Calabar bus from?

Abidjan to Calabar bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Gare Nord Adjamé station.

Bus or fly from Abidjan to Calabar?

The best way to get from Abidjan to Calabar is to bus which takes 27h 11m and costs $90 - $140. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $430 and takes 19h.

Where does the Abidjan to Calabar bus arrive?

Abidjan to Calabar bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Abidjan and Calabar?

Calabar is 1h ahead of Abidjan. It is currently 3:58 PM in Abidjan and 4:58 PM in Calabar.

Can I drive from Abidjan to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Abidjan to Calabar is 1699 km. It takes approximately 24h 55m to drive from Abidjan to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 12+ hotels available in Calabar.

Abidjan to Calabar - 9 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Abidjan to Calabar by bus, car, plane, or taxi

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Gare Nord Adjamé to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Calabarbus
27h 11m
$93–136
Drive 1,698.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Abidjan to Calabarcar 1,698.7 km
24h 55m
$65–93
Fly to Calabar
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Calabar (CBQ)plane ABJ - CBQ
19h
$76–421
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Gare Nord Adjamé to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
3. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
29h 6m
Bus via Lomé
1. Take the bus from Abidjan to Lomébus
2. Take the bus from Lomé to Calabarbus
35h 4m
$105–130
Fly to Douala International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Douala International Airport (DLA)plane ABJ - DLA
2. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus
10h 9m
$375–586
Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane ABJ - PHC
2. Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
11h 38m
$475–666
Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane ABJ - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
11h 35m
$182–384
Fly to Enugu, bus
1. Fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Enugu (ENU)plane ABJ - ENU
2. Take the bus from Enugu to Ababus
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
16h 53m

Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Calabar (CBQ) flights

11Weekly Planes

20h 22mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Abidjan to Calabar.

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Distance: 1,772.3 km
Duration: 27h 11m

What companies run services between Abidjan, Ivory Coast and Calabar, Nigeria?

You can take a bus from Gare Nord Adjamé to Calabar via Cotonou in around 27h 11m. Alternatively, Air Cote D'Ivoire, Jet Charter, and two other airlines fly from Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) to Calabar (CBQ) twice daily.

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