There are 4 ways to get from Abeokuta to Cotonou by train, bus, ferry, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, bus
best- Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
4h 58m$12–20Train, ferry
- Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain
- Take the ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMSferry
- Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry
8hDrive 170 km
- Drive from Abeokuta to Cotonoucar 170 km
3h 10m$15–21Train, fly
- Take the train from Abeokuta to Lagostrain
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO)plane LOS - COO
3h 34m$395–811
Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abeokuta to Cotonou is to train and bus which costs $11 - $21 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Abeokuta to Cotonou is to drive which takes 3h 10m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Abeokuta and Cotonou is 221 km. The road distance is 170 km.
The best way to get from Abeokuta to Cotonou without a car is to train and bus which takes 4h 58m and costs $11 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Abeokuta to Cotonou, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Abeokuta to Cotonou is 170 km. It takes approximately 3h 10m to drive from Abeokuta to Cotonou.
There are 577+ hotels available in Cotonou.
What companies run services between Abeokuta, Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin?
There is no direct connection from Abeokuta to Cotonou. However, you can take the train to Lagos, take the taxi to Jibowu, then take the bus to Cotonou. Alternatively, you can take a train from Abeokuta to St Michel via Lagos, Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, Marina/CMS, Port Novo, and Marche Ahouangbo in around 8h.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Lagos to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–800
- Website
- flyafrijet.online
Flights from Lagos to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Abeokuta to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $1–3
- Business
- $2–4
- First
- $1–5
- Business
- $4
Train from Abeokuta to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $1–3
- Business
- $2–4
- First
- $1–5
- Business
- $4
Train from Abeokuta to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–5
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $1–3
- Business
- $2–4
- First
- $1–5
- Business
- $4
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMS
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
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