What is the cheapest way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

The cheapest way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou is to bus which costs $59 and takes 15h 5m.

What is the fastest way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

The fastest way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $340 - $850.

Is there a direct bus between Ouagadougou and Cotonou?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Ouagadougou and arriving at Cotonou. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 5m.

How far is it from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

The distance between Ouagadougou and Cotonou is 799 km. The road distance is 1001.4 km.

How do I travel from Ouagadougou to Cotonou without a car?

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou without a car is to bus which takes 15h 5m and costs $59.

How long does it take to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

It takes approximately 5h 26m to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ouagadougou to Cotonou bus from?

Ouagadougou to Cotonou bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Ouagadougou station.

Bus or fly from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Cotonou is to fly which takes 5h 26m and costs $340 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $59 and takes 15h 5m.

Where does the Ouagadougou to Cotonou bus arrive?

Ouagadougou to Cotonou bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.

Can I drive from Ouagadougou to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Ouagadougou to Cotonou is 1001 km. It takes approximately 14h 51m to drive from Ouagadougou to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 591+ hotels available in Cotonou.

Ouagadougou to Cotonou - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Cotonou (COO)plane OUA - COO
5h 26m
$344–818
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
15h 5m
$59
Drive 1,001.4 km
1. Drive from Ouagadougou to Cotonoucar 1,001.4 km
14h 51m
$101–146
Fly to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Lagos (LOS)plane OUA - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
8h 27m
$504–882

Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Cotonou (COO) flights

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6h 11mAverage Duration

$444Cheapest Price

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Distance: 799 km
Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Cotonou, Benin?

Air Cote D'Ivoire, Air Burkina, and two other airlines fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Cotonou (COO) once daily. Alternatively, STM Voyageurs operates a bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonou once daily. Tickets cost $40–65 and the journey takes 15h 5m. TSR Cotonou also services this route 3 times a week.

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