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

The cheapest way to get from The Gambia to Cotonou is to bus which costs $107 - $108 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from The Gambia to Cotonou is to fly which takes 13h 49m and costs $500 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between The Gambia and Cotonou?

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

How far is it from The Gambia to Cotonou?

The distance between The Gambia and Cotonou is 2239 km. The road distance is 2944.2 km.

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

The best way to get from The Gambia to Cotonou without a car is to bus via Bamako which takes 2 days 2h and costs $120 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 13h 49m to get from The Gambia to Cotonou, including transfers.

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

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

Bus or fly from The Gambia to Cotonou?

The best way to get from The Gambia to Cotonou is to fly which takes 13h 49m and costs $500 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus via Bamako, which costs $120 - $170 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the The Gambia to Cotonou bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from The Gambia to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between The Gambia to Cotonou is 2944 km. It takes approximately 46h 59m to drive from The Gambia to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 591+ hotels available in Cotonou.

The Gambia to Cotonou - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from The Gambia to Cotonou 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 49m
$504–1,305
Bus
cheapest
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
$107
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 2h
$129–164
Drive 2,944.2 km
1. Drive from Serekunda to Cotonoucar 2,944.2 km
46h 59m
$250–360
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 20m
$565–1,722

Banjul (BJL) to Cotonou (COO) flights

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20h 16mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,238.8 km
Duration: 13h 49m

What companies run services between The Gambia and Cotonou, 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 Cotonou via Banjul, Avenue de l'O.U.A, Niamakoro Sirafara, Station Total Quintin, and Bamako in around 2d 2h.

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