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 4h 6m and costs $60 - $380.

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 688 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 4h 6m 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 fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $60 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $60 - $70 and takes 12h 11m.

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 615+ hotels available in Cotonou.

Calabar to Cotonou - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Calabar to Cotonou by plane, bus, car, 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.

Fly Calabar to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO)plane CBQ - COO
4h 6m
$63–375
Bus
cheapest
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
Taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly to Cotonou
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
7h 3m
$65–383
Fly Calabar to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane CBQ - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
4h 12m
$83–300
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Jibowu Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
14h 5m

Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO) flights

4Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

$60Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabar to Cotonou.

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Distance: 687.9 km
Duration: 4h 6m

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

Ibom Air, Afrijet, and two other airlines fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Cotonou (COO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Calabar to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $60–70 and the journey takes 12h 11m.

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