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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus and fly which takes 4h 14m and costs $65 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Calabar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Calabar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Calabar?

The distance between Cotonou and Calabar is 711 km. The road distance is 829.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $70.

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

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Cotonou to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Calabar bus from?

Cotonou to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Calabar?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $460 and takes 18h 31m.

Where does the Cotonou to Calabar bus arrive?

Cotonou to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Calabar station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Calabar is 829 km. It takes approximately 11h 59m to drive from Cotonou to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 11+ hotels available in Calabar.

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

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

Bus to Lagos, fly to Calabar
best
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ)LOS - CBQ
4h 14m
$69–400
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Calabar
12h 11m
$60–70
Drive 829.1 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Calabar829.1 km
11h 59m
$71–102
Fly Cotonou to Calabar
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ)COO - CBQ
18h 31m
$79–455
Bus to Lagos, fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)LOS - QUO
3. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabar
5h 50m
$74–407
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabar
14h 6m

Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ) flights

17Weekly Planes

1h 16mAverage Duration

$64Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotonou to Calabar.

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Distance: 711.3 km
Duration: 4h 14m

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

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

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