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How to get fromAbeokuta to Beninby train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Abeokuta to Benin by train, bus, ferry, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus

    best
    1. Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    5h 13m
    $18–28

  2. Drive  185.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Abeokuta to Abomey-Calavicar car 185.8 km
    3h 24m
    $16–23

  3. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMSferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Port Novo to Abomey-Calavitaxi taxi
    7h 50m

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain train
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane LOS - COO
    3h 39m
    $395–812

Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 238 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between Abeokuta, Nigeria and Benin?

There is no direct connection from Abeokuta to Benin. However, you can take the train to Lagos, take the taxi to Jibowu, take the bus to Cotonou, then take the taxi to Abomey-Calavi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lagos, walk to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, take the ferry to Marina/CMS, take the ferry to Port Novo, then take the taxi to Abomey-Calavi.

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