There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Ikorodu by bus, taxi, 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, taxi
best- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
- Take the taxi from Maza Maza to Ikorodutaxi
2h 9m$10–12Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port Novo to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jettyferry F4 - F1
- Take the ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Ikorodu/Ipakodo Ferry Terminalferry F1 - F3
5h 50mDrive 141.5 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Ikoroducar 141.5 km
1h 57m$17–24Bus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2h 40m$12–17
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Ikorodu is to bus and taxi which costs $9 - $12 and takes 2h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Ikorodu is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $16 - $24.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Ikorodu. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Jibowu via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 40m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Cotonou to Ikorodu. However, there are services departing from Port Novo and arriving at Ikorodu/Ipakodo Ferry Terminal via Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 50m.
The distance between Cotonou and Ikorodu is 144 km. The road distance is 141.5 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Ikorodu without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 9m and costs $9 - $12.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Cotonou to Ikorodu, including transfers.
Cotonou to Ikorodu bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Cotonou station.
Cotonou to Ikorodu bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Jibowu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Ikorodu is 142 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Cotonou to Ikorodu.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Ikorodu, Nigeria?
You can take a bus from St Michel to Ikorodu/Ipakodo Ferry Terminal via Marche Ahouangbo, Port Novo, and Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty in around 5h 50m. Alternatively, Chisco Transport operates a bus from Cotonou to Jibowu twice daily. Tickets cost $10–14 and the journey takes 2h 21m.
- 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
- 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
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Port Novo to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Ikorodu/Ipakodo Ferry Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Estimated price
- $3–5
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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