There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Abeokuta by bus, train, ferry, 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.
Bus, train
best- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take the train from Lagos to Abeokutatrain
4h 58m$12–21Ferry, train
- Take the ferry from Port Novo to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jettyferry F4 - F1
- Take the train from Lagos to Abeokutatrain
7h 12mDrive 166.7 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Abeokutacar 166.7 km
3h 19m$15–21
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Abeokuta is to bus and train which costs $12 - $21 and takes 4h 58m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Abeokuta is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $14 - $21.
The distance between Cotonou and Abeokuta is 222 km. The road distance is 166.7 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Abeokuta without a car is to bus and train which takes 4h 58m and costs $12 - $21.
It takes approximately 4h 58m to get from Cotonou to Abeokuta, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Abeokuta is 167 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Cotonou to Abeokuta.
There are 47+ hotels available in Abeokuta.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Abeokuta, Nigeria?
There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Abeokuta. However, you can take the bus to Jibowu, take the taxi to Lagos, then take the train to Abeokuta. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Michel to Abeokuta via Marche Ahouangbo, Port Novo, Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, and Lagos in around 7h 12m.
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Lagos to Abeokuta
- 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 Lagos to Abeokuta
- 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 Cotonou to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Website
- LagosFerries.com
Ferry from Port Novo to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Schedules at
- LagosFerries.com
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