How to get fromLagos to Banjulby bus, plane or car

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

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Bus to Cotonou, fly to Banjul
best
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Banjul (BJL)plane COO - BJL
14h 55m
Drive 3,059 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lagos to Banjulcar 3,059 km
47h 55m
$116–167
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
3. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjulbus
2d 7h
Fly Lagos to Blaise Diagne International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS)plane LOS - DSS
2. Take the bus from Dakar AIBD to Dakarbus
3. Take the bus from Parcelles Assainies Terminus to GTSC Kanifing Bus Stnbus
14h 15m
$527–890
Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Banjul
1. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Lomébus
2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Banjul (BJL)plane LFW - BJL
12h 30m
$572–1,225

Cotonou (COO) to Banjul (BJL) flights

7Weekly Planes

9h 45mAverage Duration

$431Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,377.4 km
Duration: 14h 55m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Banjul, The Gambia?

You can take a train from Oyingbo to Banjul via Yaba, Jibowu, Cotonou, Bamako, Cathédrale, Africa Tour, and Avenue de l'O.U.A in around 2d 7h.

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Banjul, Gambia(opens in a new window)

Banjul, officially the City of Banjul, is the capital and fourth largest city of The Gambia. It is the centre of the eponymous administrative division which is home to an estimated 400,000 residents, making it The Gambia's largest and most densely populated metropolitan area. Banjul is on St Mary's Island (Banjul Island), where the Gambia River enters the Atlantic Ocean.

Things to do in Banjul

Albert Market(Opens in a new window)

The Albert Market is a street market in Banjul, the Gambia. Located on Liberation Avenue, the market was built in the mid-nineteenth century.

Abuko Nature Reserve(Opens in a new window)

Abuko National Park is a nature reserve in the Gambia lying south of the town of Abuko. It is a popular tourist attraction and was the country's first designated wildlife reserve.

Kachikally Museum and Crocodile Pool(Opens in a new window)

The Kachikally crocodile pool is located in the heart of Bakau, Gambia, about 10 miles (16 km) from the capital Banjul. It is one of three sacred crocodile pools used as sites for fertility rituals. The others are Folonko in Kombo South and Berending on the north bank.

Gambia National Museum(Opens in a new window)

The Gambia National Museum is a Gambian cultural museum located in Banjul. It is home to historical documents and displays concerning the History of the Gambia.

Places to stay in Banjul

Sunbeach Hotel & Resort(Opens in a new window)

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One World Village Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Anns Guesthouse BakauGambia(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Pelican Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

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