There are 6 ways to get from Abuja to Cotonou by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Lagos, bus
best- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Lagos (LOS)plane ABV - LOS
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
5h 54m$82–163Bus via Lagos
cheapest- Take the bus from Utako to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
15h 38m$21–50Bus
- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
11h 27m$41–75Drive 793.2 km
- Drive from Abuja to Cotonoucar 793.2 km
11h 37m$68–97Fly to Cotonou
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Cotonou (COO)plane ABV - COO
5h 58m$550–756Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane ABV - LFW
- Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
7h 4m$81–415
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Cotonou is to bus via Lagos which costs $21 - $50 and takes 15h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Cotonou is to fly and bus which takes 5h 54m and costs $80 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Abuja to Cotonou. However, there are services departing from Abuja and arriving at Cotonou via Jibowu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 27m.
The distance between Abuja and Cotonou is 662 km. The road distance is 793.2 km.
The best way to get from Abuja to Cotonou without a car is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Abuja to Cotonou, including transfers.
Abuja to Cotonou bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Abuja station.
The best way to get from Abuja to Cotonou is to bus which takes 11h 27m and costs $40 - $75. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $550 - $800 and takes 5h 58m.
Abuja to Cotonou bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Jibowu Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Cotonou is 793 km. It takes approximately 11h 37m to drive from Abuja to Cotonou.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin?
You can take a vehicle from Abuja to Cotonou via Abuja, Jibowu Terminal, and Jibowu in around 11h 27m. Alternatively, ASKY, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and three other airlines fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Cotonou (COO) twice daily.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Lagos via Warri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Lagos via Enugu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
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