There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Victoria Island by bus, ferry, 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 via Maza Maza
best- Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2h 20m$9–10Ferry
- Take the ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMSferry F4 - F1
- Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Five Cowries/Falomoferry F10 - F200
5h 15mDrive 122.9 km
- Drive from Cotonou to Victoria Islandcar 122.9 km
1h 47m$15–21Bus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
2h 33m$11–16
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Victoria Island is to bus via Maza Maza which costs $8 - $10 and takes 2h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Victoria Island is to drive which takes 1h 47m and costs $14 - $21.
No, there is no direct bus from Cotonou to Victoria Island. However, there are services departing from Cotonou and arriving at Lagos Maza Maza via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
No, there is no direct ferry from Cotonou to Victoria Island. However, there are services departing from Port Novo and arriving at Five Cowries/Falomo via Marina/CMS. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 15m.
The distance between Cotonou and Victoria Island is 123 km. The road distance is 122.9 km.
The best way to get from Cotonou to Victoria Island without a car is to bus via Maza Maza which takes 2h 20m and costs $8 - $10.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Cotonou to Victoria Island, including transfers.
Cotonou to Victoria Island bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Cotonou station.
Cotonou to Victoria Island bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Lagos Maza Maza station.
Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Victoria Island is 123 km. It takes approximately 1h 47m to drive from Cotonou to Victoria Island.
What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Victoria Island, Nigeria?
Afrique Con operates a bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Maza twice daily. Tickets cost $7 and the journey takes 1h 41m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from St Michel to Five Cowries/Falomo via Marche Ahouangbo, Port Novo, and Marina/CMS in around 5h 15m.
- 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
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 21m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Port Novo to Marina/CMS
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Marina/CMS to Five Cowries/Falomo
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
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