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

The cheapest way to get from Tamale to Cotonou is to bus via Accra which costs $35 - $50 and takes 17h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Tamale to Cotonou is to fly which takes 4h 52m and costs $110 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Tamale and Cotonou?

No, there is no direct bus from Tamale to Cotonou. However, there are services departing from Tamale and arriving at Cotonou via Circle Bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 15m.

How far is it from Tamale to Cotonou?

The distance between Tamale and Cotonou is 710 km. The road distance is 682.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Tamale to Cotonou without a car is to bus via Accra which takes 17h 15m and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 6h 32m to get from Tamale to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Tamale to Cotonou bus from?

Tamale to Cotonou bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Tamale station.

Bus or fly from Tamale to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Tamale to Cotonou is to bus via Accra which takes 17h 15m and costs $35 - $50. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $110 - $650 and takes 4h 52m.

Where does the Tamale to Cotonou bus arrive?

Tamale to Cotonou bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Accra Main station.

Can I drive from Tamale to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Tamale to Cotonou is 683 km. It takes approximately 10h 54m to drive from Tamale to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 574+ hotels available in Cotonou.

Tamale to Cotonou - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Tamale to Cotonou by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Lagos, bus
best
1. Fly from Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS)plane TML - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
6h 32m
$108–570
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Accra to Cotonoubus
18h 36m
$29–81
Bus via Accra
1. Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus
17h 15m
$39–49
Drive 682.5 km
1. Drive from Tamale to Cotonoucar 682.5 km
10h 54m
$90–130
Fly to Cotonou
1. Fly from Tamale (TML) to Cotonou (COO)plane TML - COO
4h 52m
$113–615
Bus via Cotonou
1. Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
2. Take the bus from Accra to Cotonoubus
22h 3m
$58–60

Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS) flights

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4h 13mAverage Duration

$94Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.5 km
Duration: 6h 32m

What companies run services between Tamale, Ghana and Cotonou, Benin?

You can take a bus from Tamale to Cotonou via Accra Main and Circle Bus station in around 17h 15m. Alternatively, Passion Air, Brussels Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Tamale (TML) to Cotonou (COO) 5 times a week.

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