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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Zaria is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 12h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Zaria is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 6h 47m and costs $90 - $250.

How far is it from Cotonou to Zaria?

The distance between Cotonou and Zaria is 1120 km. The road distance is 940.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Zaria without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 16h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Cotonou to Zaria, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Zaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Zaria is 941 km. It takes approximately 12h 43m to drive from Cotonou to Zaria.

Where can I stay near Zaria?

There are one+ hotels available in Zaria.

Cotonou to Zaria - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Zaria by bus, plane, taxi, train, car, or shuttle

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

Bus, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane LOS - KAN
3. Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zariataxi
6h 47m
$93–241
Drive 940.7 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Cotonou to Zariacar 940.7 km
12h 43m
$80–115
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
3. Take the train from Kudwa to Kaduna- Rigasatrain
4. Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi
16h 16m
Bus, shuttle, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Iyana Ipaja to Kadunashuttle
3. Take the taxi from Kaduna to Zariataxi
19h 19m
Bus, fly to Yakubu Gowon Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)plane LOS - JOS
3. Take the taxi from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Zariataxi
8h 24m
$89–459

Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 35mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotonou to Zaria.

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Distance: 1,120.1 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Zaria. However, you can take the bus to Lagos Maza Maza, take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then take the taxi to Zaria. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Jibowu, walk to Jibowu Terminal, take the bus to Abuja, take the taxi to Kudwa, take the train to Kaduna- Rigasa, then take the taxi to Zaria.

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