What is the cheapest way to get from Benin to Calabar?

The cheapest way to get from Benin to Calabar is to bus via Lagos which costs $50 - $90 and takes 14h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Benin to Calabar?

The fastest way to get from Benin to Calabar is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $100 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Benin and Calabar?

No, there is no direct bus from Benin to Calabar. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Calabar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

How far is it from Benin to Calabar?

The distance between Benin and Calabar is 914 km. The road distance is 851.2 km.

How do I travel from Benin to Calabar without a car?

The best way to get from Benin to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $60 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Benin to Calabar?

It takes approximately 12h 25m to get from Benin to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Benin to Calabar bus from?

Benin to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Benin to Calabar?

The best way to get from Benin to Calabar is to bus which takes 12h 25m and costs $60 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $100 - $600 and takes 7h 31m.

Where does the Benin to Calabar bus arrive?

Benin to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Calabar station.

Can I drive from Benin to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Benin to Calabar is 851 km. It takes approximately 12h 7m to drive from Benin to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are seven+ hotels available in Calabar.

Benin to Calabar - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, ferry, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Benin to Calabar by bus, car, plane, ferry, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Calabarbus
12h 25m
$61–77
Bus via Lagos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
14h 21m
$51–86
Drive 851.2 km
1. Drive from Abomey-Calavi to Calabarcar 851.2 km
12h 7m
$72–104
Fly Cotonou to Calabar
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ)plane COO - CBQ
7h 31m
$105–556
Ferry to Lagos, fly to Calabar
1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Mile 2/NIWAferry
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ)plane LOS - CBQ
4h 39m
Ferry to Lagos, fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Mile 2/NIWAferry
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane LOS - QUO
3. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
6h 20m

Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ) flights

4Weekly Planes

7h 15mAverage Duration

$101Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.8 km
Duration: 12h 25m

What companies run services between Benin and Calabar, Nigeria?

Afrique Con operates a bus from Cotonou to Calabar once daily. Tickets cost $55–70 and the journey takes 12h 11m. Alternatively, Afrijet, Level, and Ibom Air fly from Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ) 4 times a week.

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