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

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There are 4 ways to get from Ibadan to Cotonou 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 29m
    $9–18

  2. Drive 232.4 km

    1. Drive from Ibadan to Cotonoucar car 232.4 km
    2h 59m
    $20–29

  3. Train, fly

    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane LOS - COO
    3h 28m
    $455–865

  4. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain train
    2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus bus
    5h 57m
    $12–24

Lagos (LOS) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration15 minAverage Duration
Ticket$665Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 311.8 km
  • Duration: 5h 29m

What companies run services between Ibadan, Nigeria and Cotonou, Benin?

There is no direct connection from Ibadan to Cotonou. However, you can take the train to Lagos, take the taxi to Maza Maza, then take the bus to Cotonou. Alternatively, you can drive from Ibadan to Cotonou in around 2h 59m.

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