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

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Oyo 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 Oyotaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $17–31

  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 Oyotaxi taxi
    8h 50m

  3. Drive  286.5 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Oyocar car 286.5 km
    3h 42m
    $25–35

  4. Bus, fly, 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 Oyotaxi taxi
    4h 59m
    $146–300

Lagos (LOS) to Ilorin (ILR) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$63Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 373.5 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Oyo. However, you can take the bus to Jibowu, take the taxi to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Oyo. 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 Oyo.

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