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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotonou to Calabar

Composite routes from Cotonou to Calabar

Cheapest
12 h
Car
830 km.
from $45
Other
4 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $10.87
14 h 6 min
670 km.
from $25.24
5 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Jet Charter
Website
Air Peace
Website
Ibom Air
Website
Jet Charter
Website
1h 15m
Tuesday and Saturday
$45.65–$423.91
Air Peace
Website
1h 20m
Tuesday and Thursday
$76.09–$521.74
Ibom Air
Website
1h 15m
Every day
$163.04–$304.35
Bus operators
Found: 3
Afrique Con
Website
Chisco Transport
Website
ABC Transport
Website
Afrique Con
Website
1h 41m
Twice daily
Chisco Transport
Website
2h 21m
Twice daily
$1.30–$1.63
+234 808 927 3799
+234 808 927 3799
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
ABC Transport
Website
10h 45m
Once daily
$23.78
+234 813 986 2090
+234 813 986 2090
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus via Lagos which costs $25 - $25.43 and takes 14h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to fly which takes 6h 27m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Calabar?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Calabar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Calabar?

The distance between Cotonou and Calabar is 712 km. The road distance is 843.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $63.02 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Cotonou to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Calabar bus from?

Cotonou to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Calabar?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Calabar is to bus which takes 12h 11m and costs $63.02 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 6h 27m.

Where does the Cotonou to Calabar bus arrive?

Cotonou to Calabar bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Calabar station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Calabar is 843 km. It takes approximately 11h 58m to drive from Cotonou to Calabar.
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