There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Banjul 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 from Cotonou
best- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Banjul (BJL)plane COO - BJL
6h 10m$605–1,707Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
- Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjulbus
2d 3h$101–128Bus via Bamako
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Bamakobus
- Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjulbus
2d 2h$126–164Drive 2,956.1 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Banjulcar 2,956.1 km
47h 24m$251–362Bus to Lagos, fly
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Banjul (BJL)plane LOS - BJL
9h 18m$320–613
Cotonou (COO) to Banjul (BJL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Banjul is to bus which costs $100 - $130 and takes 2 days 3h.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Banjul is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $600 - $1,800.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Banjul. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Banjul via Cathédrale and Avenue de l'O.U.A. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.
The distance between Cotonou and Banjul is 2256 km. The road distance is 2956.1 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Banjul without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Cotonou to Banjul, including transfers.
Cotonou to Banjul bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Banjul is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $600 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.
Cotonou to Banjul bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Bamako station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Banjul is 2956 km. It takes approximately 47h 24m to drive from Cotonou to Banjul.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Banjul, The Gambia?
ASKY flies from Cotonou (COO) to Banjul (BJL) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cotonou to Banjul via Bamako, Cathédrale, Africa Tour, and Avenue de l'O.U.A in around 2d 2h.
- Website
- flylevel.com
Flights from Lagos to Banjul
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–700
Flights from Lagos to Banjul via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Cotonou to Banjul via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Flights from Lagos to Banjul via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $550–1,500
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Lagos to Banjul via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $140–1,000
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +223 75 71 61 16
- Website
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue de l'O.U.A
- Ave. Duration
- 29h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–70
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Banjul
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $50–60
- Schedules at
- africa-tours-trans.com
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including What documents do I need to cross Niagara Falls?, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Travel Insider: Top Japan travel tips by Beatrix Holland - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 367+ hotels available in Banjul.





