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

The cheapest way to get from Banjul to Cotonou is to bus which costs $110 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Banjul to Cotonou is to fly which takes 12h 46m and costs $320 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Banjul and Cotonou?

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

How far is it from Banjul to Cotonou?

The distance between Banjul and Cotonou is 2257 km. The road distance is 2987.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Banjul to Cotonou without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $120 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 12h 46m to get from Banjul to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Banjul to Cotonou bus from?

Banjul to Cotonou bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, depart from Banjul station.

Bus or fly from Banjul to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Banjul to Cotonou is to fly which takes 12h 46m and costs $320 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Banjul to Cotonou bus arrive?

Banjul to Cotonou bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, arrive at Avenue de l'O.U.A station.

Can I drive from Banjul to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Banjul to Cotonou is 2987 km. It takes approximately 46h 34m to drive from Banjul to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 612+ hotels available in Cotonou.

Banjul to Cotonou - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Banjul to Cotonou by plane, bus, or car

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

Fly to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO)plane BJL - COO
12h 46m
$325–1,207
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$109
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
2d 2h
$129–164
Drive 2,987.4 km
1. Drive from Banjul to Cotonoucar 2,987.4 km
46h 34m
$253–366
Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane BJL - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
15h 46m
$566–1,224

Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO) flights

6Weekly Planes

16h 40mAverage Duration

$436Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Banjul to Cotonou.

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Distance: 2,256.7 km
Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Banjul, The Gambia and Cotonou, Benin?

Royal Air Maroc, ASKY, and two other airlines fly from Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Banjul to Cotonou via Avenue de l'O.U.A, Niamakoro Sirafara, Station Total Quintin, and Bamako in around 2d 2h.

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