What is the cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Tamale?

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Tamale is to bus via Accra which costs $35 - $50 and takes 20h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotonou to Tamale?

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Tamale is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $85 - $490.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Tamale?

No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Tamale. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Tamale via Accra Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 37m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Tamale?

The distance between Cotonou and Tamale is 529 km. The road distance is 682.3 km.

How do I travel from Cotonou to Tamale without a car?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Tamale without a car is to bus which takes 18h 37m and costs $29 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Cotonou to Tamale?

It takes approximately 6h 42m to get from Cotonou to Tamale, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Tamale bus from?

Cotonou to Tamale bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Tamale?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Tamale is to fly which takes 6h 42m and costs $85 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $80 and takes 18h 37m.

Where does the Cotonou to Tamale bus arrive?

Cotonou to Tamale bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Accra station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Tamale?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Tamale is 682 km. It takes approximately 10h 53m to drive from Cotonou to Tamale.

Where can I stay near Tamale?

There are 23+ hotels available in Tamale.

Cotonou to Tamale - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Cotonou to Tamale by plane, bus, or car

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Fly from Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Tamale (TML)plane COO - TML
6h 42m
$87–486
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Accrabus
2. Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus
18h 37m
$29–78
Drive 682.3 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Tamalecar 682.3 km
10h 53m
$90–130
Bus to Lagos, fly
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Tamale (TML)plane LOS - TML
7h 14m
$87–442
Bus to Kotoka International Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Accrabus
2. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML)plane ACC - TML
10h
$169–349
Bus via Accra
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Circle Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus
20h 55m
$39–48

Cotonou (COO) to Tamale (TML) flights

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8h 48mAverage Duration

$79Cheapest Price

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Distance: 529.4 km
Duration: 6h 42m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Tamale, Ghana?

Brussels Airlines, Passion Air, and eight other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Tamale (TML) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cotonou to Tamale via Accra Main in around 18h 37m.

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