There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Maradi by bus, plane, 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 to Lagos, fly, drive
best- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane LOS - KAN
- Drive from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Maradicar
8h 21m$93–135Bus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
- Take the bus from Niamey to Maradibus
36h 21m$124–153Fly from Cotonou, drive
- Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane COO - KAN
- Drive from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Maradicar
9h 14m$562–1,019Bus via Ouagadougou
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
- Take the bus from Niamey to Maradibus
43h 51m$140–153
Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Maradi is to bus and fly and drive which costs $90 - $140 and takes 8h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Maradi is to bus and fly and drive which takes 8h 21m and costs $90 - $140.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Maradi. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Maradi via Ouagadougou and Niamey. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 21m.
The distance between Cotonou and Maradi is 1216 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Maradi without a car is to bus which takes 36h 21m and costs $120 - $160.
It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Cotonou to Maradi, including transfers.
Cotonou to Maradi bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Cotonou station.
Cotonou to Maradi bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Ouagadougou station.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Maradi, Niger?
You can take a bus from Cotonou to Maradi via Ouagadougou, Niamey, and Niamey in around 36h 21m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–900
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lome, Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Cotonou to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport via Lagos, Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Tuesday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
- 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
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