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

The cheapest way to get from Calabar to Cotonou is to bus which costs $60 - $70 and takes 12h 11m.

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 2h 36m and costs $60 - $370.

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 773 km. The road distance is 829.6 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 $60 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 5h 33m 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 bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $60 - $370 and takes 2h 36m.

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 830 km. It takes approximately 12h 1m to drive from Calabar to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 668+ hotels available in Cotonou.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Calabar to Cotonou by taxi, 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.

Taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly to Cotonou
best
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
5h 33m
$65–373
Fly Calabar to Lagos, bus
cheapest
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane CBQ - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
4h 17m
$58–330
Bus
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Cotonoubus
12h 11m
$60–70
Drive 829.6 km
1. Drive from Calabar to Cotonoucar 829.6 km
12h 1m
$71–102
Fly Calabar to Cotonou
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO)plane CBQ - COO
2h 36m
$63–365
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 54m
$65–338
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Jibowu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
14h 5m

Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Cotonou (COO) flights

17Weekly Planes

5h 46mAverage Duration

$59Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabar to Cotonou.

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Distance: 773.5 km
Duration: 5h 33m

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

Afrique Con operates a bus from Calabar to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $60–70 and the journey takes 12h 11m. Alternatively, Ibom Air, Afrijet, and World Ticket fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO) twice a week.

Airlines