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How to get fromCotonou to Osunby bus, train, taxi, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Cotonou to Osun by bus, train, taxi, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi taxi
    7h 11m
    $19–34

  2. Ferry, train, taxi

    1. Take the ferry from Port Novo to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jettyferry ferry
    2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi taxi
    9h 25m

  3. Drive  311.2 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Ile-Ifecar car 311.2 km
    4h 11m
    $27–38

  4. Bus, fly to Ilorin, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Ilorin (ILR)plane plane LOS - ILR
    3. Take the taxi from Ilorin (ILR) to Ikiruntaxi taxi
    5h 6m
    $144–298

  5. Fly from Cotonou, train

    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane COO - LOS
    2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    4h 56m
    $398–821

Lagos (LOS) to Ilorin (ILR) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 402.4 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Osun. However, you can take the bus to Jibowu, take the taxi to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Ile-Ife. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Marche Ahouangbo, walk to Port Novo, take the ferry to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, walk to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Ile-Ife.

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