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How to get fromDakar to Cotonouby bus, plane, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Dakar to Cotonou by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Cotonou

    best
    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane DSS - COO
    7h 39m
    $414–766

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Banjulbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus bus
    3. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus bus
    2d 11h
    $133–140

  3. Drive 3,017.6 km

    1. Drive from Dakar to Cotonoucar car 3,017.6 km
    45h 32m
    $378–546

  4. Bus, fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus bus
    2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane plane DSS - LFW
    3. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus bus
    10h 24m
    $425–783

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration5h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$399Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,378.6 km
  • Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Cotonou, Benin?

You can take a bus from Palais to Cotonou via Dakar, Banjul, Banjul, and Avenue de l'O.U.A in around 2d 11h.

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