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Cotonou to Lyon

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Car
3 d 14 h 4 min
5961 km.
from $327
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Cotonou, Benin → Lyon, France

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Two ways to Travel from Cotonou to Lyon

Composite routes from Cotonou to Lyon

Cheapest
3 d 14 h 4 min
Car
5961 km.
from $327
Other
11 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
4385 km.
from $440.24

Transport providers

Airlines

Air France

Website:
airfrance.com
Plane from Cotonou to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
11h 46m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.84–$1,073.85
Plane from Cotonou to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
8h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$315.84–$1,073.85

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
15h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$404.27–$1,073.85
Plane from Cotonou to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
8h 50m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$391.64–$1,073.85

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
9h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Friday
Estimated price:
$366.37–$568.51

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
13h 15m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$328.47–$884.35

Royal Air Maroc

Website:
royalairmaroc.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Lyon–Saint
Ave. Duration:
11h 10m
Frequency:
Monday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$303.21–$758.01
Plane from Cotonou to Geneva
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$303.21–$758.01

Train operators

TGV inOui

Phone:
+33 1 84 94 36 35
Website:
sncf-connect.com/en-en
Train from Geneve to Lyon
Ave. Duration:
1h 44m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$37.90–$82.12

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Lyon is to fly and train which costs $358.70 - $597.83 and takes 11h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Lyon is to fly which takes 11h 6m and costs $260.87 - $706.52 .

How far is it from Cotonou to Lyon?

The distance between Cotonou and Lyon is 4419 km. The road distance is 10845.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 6m to get from Cotonou to Lyon, including transfers.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Lyon is 10845 km. It takes approximately 5 days 21h to drive from Cotonou to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3362+ hotels available in Lyon. Prices start at $36.83 per night.
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