What is the cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife?

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife is to bus and train and taxi via Apapa which costs $13 - $25 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife?

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife is to drive which takes 4h 11m and costs $26 - $40.

How far is it from Cotonou to Ile-Ife?

The distance between Cotonou and Ile-Ife is 393 km. The road distance is 311.2 km.

How do I travel from Cotonou to Ile-Ife without a car?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife without a car is to bus and train and taxi via Apapa which takes 6h 40m and costs $13 - $25.

How long does it take to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife?

It takes approximately 6h 40m to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Ile-Ife?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Ile-Ife is 311 km. It takes approximately 4h 11m to drive from Cotonou to Ile-Ife.

Where can I stay near Ile-Ife?

There are two+ hotels available in Ile-Ife.

Cotonou to Ile-Ife - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Ile-Ife by bus, train, taxi, car, or plane

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Bus, train, taxi via Apapa
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1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain
3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi
6h 40m
$14–25
Drive 311.2 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Ile-Ifecar 311.2 km
4h 11m
$27–38
Bus, fly to Akure Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akure Airport (AKR)plane LOS - AKR
3. Take the taxi from Akure Airport (AKR) to Ile-Ifetaxi
5h 17m
$60–348
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain
3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi
7h 11m
$17–31
Bus, fly to Ilorin, taxi
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Ilorin (ILR)plane LOS - ILR
3. Take the taxi from Ilorin (ILR) to Ile-Ifetaxi
5h 59m
$246–439

Lagos (LOS) to Akure Airport (AKR) flights

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Distance: 392.8 km
Duration: 6h 40m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Ile-Ife, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Ile-Ife. However, you can take the bus to Lagos Maza Maza, take the taxi to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Ile-Ife. Alternatively, you can drive from Cotonou to Ile-Ife in around 4h 11m.

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