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

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

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  1. Train, bus

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    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    6h 12m
    $18–33

  2. Train, ferry, taxi

    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMSferry ferry
    3. Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry ferry
    4. Take the taxi from Port Novo to Abomey-Calavitaxi taxi
    8h 49m

  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
    4h 38m
    $395–817

Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 334.3 km
  • Duration: 6h 12m

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 Jibowu, take the bus to Cotonou, then take the taxi to Abomey-Calavi. Alternatively, you can take the train to Lagos, walk to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, take the ferry to Marina/CMS, take the ferry to Port Novo, then take the taxi to Abomey-Calavi.

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