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How to get fromOnitsha to Beninby plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Onitsha to Benin by plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly from Asaba International Airport, ferry

    best
    1. Fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane ABB - LOS
    2. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    4h 59m

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Onitsha to Cotonoubus bus
    8h 39m
    $41–43

  3. Drive  569.7 km

    1. Drive from Onitsha to Abomey-Calavicar car 569.7 km
    8h 8m
    $49–70

  4. Taxi to Imo State Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Imo State Airport (QOW)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane QOW - LOS
    3. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    5h 59m

  5. Taxi to Benin City, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Benin City (BNI)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Benin City (BNI) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane BNI - LOS
    3. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    6h 34m

  6. Taxi to Port Harcourt International Airport, fly, ferry

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane PHC - LOS
    3. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    6h 38m

  7. Bus to Enugu, fly, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Onitsha to Enugubus bus
    2. Fly from Enugu (ENU) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane ENU - LOS
    3. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    7h 18m

Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Lagos (LOS) flights

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration1h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494 km
  • Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Onitsha, Nigeria and Benin?

Afrique Con operates a bus from Onitsha to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $36 and the journey takes 8h 27m.

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