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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus via Lagos which costs $40 - $75 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus and fly which takes 4h 19m and costs $120 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Calabar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Calabar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Calabar?

The distance between Cotonou and Calabar is 898 km. The road distance is 829.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $70.

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

The bus from Cotonou to Calabar takes 12h 11m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Calabar bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Calabar?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $60 - $70. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $460 and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Cotonou to Calabar bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotonou to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Calabar is 829 km. It takes approximately 12h to drive from Cotonou to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 11+ hotels available in Calabar.

Cotonou to Calabar - 7 ways to travel via bus, car, plane, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Cotonou to Calabar by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Calabarbus
12h 11m
$60–70
Bus via Lagos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
14h 6m
$40–74
Drive 829.2 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Calabarcar 829.2 km
12h
$71–102
Fly Cotonou to Calabar
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ)plane COO - CBQ
16h 31m
$79–455
Bus to Lagos, fly to Calabar
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ)plane LOS - CBQ
4h 19m
$129–331
Bus to Lagos, fly to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane LOS - QOW
3. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
4. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
7h 29m
$107–185
Bus to Lagos, fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane LOS - PHC
3. Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
8h
$99–187

Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ) flights

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23h 44mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897.7 km
Duration: 12h 11m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Calabar, Nigeria?

Afrique Con operates a bus from Cotonou to Calabar once daily. Tickets cost $60–70 and the journey takes 12h 11m. Alternatively, Afrijet, Jet Charter, and five other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Calabar (CBQ) once daily.

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