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How to get fromIbadan to Beninby train, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Ibadan to Benin by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train, bus via Apapa

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    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus bus
    5h 42m
    $14–25

  2. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    6h 12m
    $18–32

  3. Drive 248.2 km

    1. Drive from Ibadan to Abomey-Calavicar car 248.2 km
    3h 13m
    $21–31

  4. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane LOS - COO
    3h 33m
    $456–866

Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$640Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 326.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 42m

What companies run services between Ibadan, Nigeria and Benin?

There is no direct connection from Ibadan to Benin. However, you can take the train to Lagos, take the taxi to Maza Maza, take the bus to Cotonou, then take the taxi to Abomey-Calavi. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ibadan to Abomey-Calavi via Lagos, Jibowu, and Cotonou in around 6h 12m.

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