There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Abuja by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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Fly from Cotonou
best- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane COO - ABV
5h 8m$503–754Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
11h 29m$41–76Drive 792.9 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Abujacar 792.9 km
11h 39m$68–97Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take a shuttle bus from Lagos Jibowu to Abuja
13h 59m$49–54Bus to Lagos, fly
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane LOS - ABV
5h 36m$79–120
Cotonou (COO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Abuja is to bus and shuttle which costs $49 - $54 and takes 13h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Abuja is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $500 - $800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Abuja. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Abuja via Jibowu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 29m.
The distance between Cotonou and Abuja is 647 km. The road distance is 792.9 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Abuja without a car is to bus which takes 11h 29m and costs $40 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Cotonou to Abuja, including transfers.
Cotonou to Abuja bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Cotonou station.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Abuja is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs $500 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 11h 29m.
Cotonou to Abuja bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Jibowu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Abuja is 793 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Cotonou to Abuja.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Abuja, Nigeria?
Afrijet, United Nigeria Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cotonou to Abuja via Jibowu, Jibowu Terminal, and Abuja in around 11h 29m.
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Lagos to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–390
- 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
Bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
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