What is the cheapest way to get from The Gambia to Benin?

The cheapest way to get from The Gambia to Benin is to bus which costs $113 - $117 and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from The Gambia to Benin?

The fastest way to get from The Gambia to Benin is to fly which takes 13h 55m and costs $500 - $1,500.

Is there a direct bus between The Gambia and Benin?

No, there is no direct bus from The Gambia to Benin. However, there are services departing from Banjul and arriving at Cotonou via Niamakoro Sirafara and Bamako. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from The Gambia to Benin?

The distance between The Gambia and Benin is 2241 km. The road distance is 2938.9 km.

How do I travel from The Gambia to Benin without a car?

The best way to get from The Gambia to Benin without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 3h and costs $130 - $180.

How long does it take to get from The Gambia to Benin?

It takes approximately 13h 55m to get from The Gambia to Benin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the The Gambia to Benin bus from?

The Gambia to Benin bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, depart from Banjul station.

Bus or fly from The Gambia to Benin?

The best way to get from The Gambia to Benin is to fly which takes 13h 55m and costs $500 - $1,500. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $130 - $180 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the The Gambia to Benin bus arrive?

The Gambia to Benin bus services, operated by Africa Tours Trans, arrive at Avenue de l'O.U.A station.

What is the time difference between The Gambia and Benin?

Benin is 1h ahead of The Gambia. It is currently 4:35 AM in The Gambia and 5:35 AM in Benin.

Can I drive from The Gambia to Benin?

Yes, the driving distance between The Gambia to Benin is 2939 km. It takes approximately 46h 58m to drive from The Gambia to Benin.

Where can I stay near Benin?

There are 597+ hotels available in Benin.

The Gambia to Benin - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from The Gambia to Benin by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO)plane BJL - COO
13h 55m
$505–1,406
Bus via Cotonou
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Bamako-Medine to Cotonoubus Gana 3
2d 5h
$110–132
Bus via Bamako
1. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Bamako to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$135–172
Drive 2,938.9 km
1. Drive from Serekunda to Abomey-Calavicar 2,938.9 km
46h 58m
$249–360
Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Banjul (BJL) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane BJL - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
15h 30m
$619–828
Bus
1. Take the bus from Banjul to Avenue de l'O.U.Abus
2. Take the bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonoubus
2d 3h
$113–116

Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO) flights

10Weekly Planes

20h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,241.2 km
Duration: 13h 55m

What companies run services between The Gambia and Benin?

Air Senegal, Royal Air Maroc, and two other airlines fly from Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Serekunda to Abomey-Calavi via Banjul, Avenue de l'O.U.A, Niamakoro Sirafara, Station Total Quintin, Bamako, and Cotonou in around 2d 3h.

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