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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Cotonou to Onitsha

Composite routes from Cotonou to Onitsha

Cheapest
7 h 55 min
Car
557 km.
from $30
Other
4 h 16 min
Bus, Plane
481 km.
from $10.87
5 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
481 km.
from $10.87
5 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
481 km.
from $10.87
6 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
481 km.
from $10.87
6 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
481 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Jet Charter

Website:
armcharter.com/
Plane from Lagos to Asaba
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.43–$402.17
Plane from Lagos to Benin
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$23.91–$380.43
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$413.04

United Nigeria Airlines

Website:
flyunitednigeria.com/
Plane from Lagos to Asaba
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$30.43–$402.17
Plane from Lagos to Enugu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$35.87–$413.04
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$413.04

Air Peace

Website:
flyairpeace.com/
Plane from Lagos to Asaba
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$184.78
Plane from Cotonou to Asaba
Ave. Duration:
5h 10m
Frequency:
Friday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$282.61
Plane from Lagos to Benin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$217.39
Plane from Lagos to Imo
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Plane from Lagos to Enugu
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$97.83–$597.83
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$86.96–$358.70

Arik Air

Website:
arikair.com/
Plane from Lagos to Asaba
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$173.91
Plane from Lagos to Benin
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$81.52–$141.30
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$413.04

Green Africa Airways

Website:
greenafrica.com/
Plane from Lagos to Benin
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.65–$184.78
Plane from Lagos to Imo
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$228.26
Plane from Lagos to Enugu
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$97.83–$239.13
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$92.39–$228.26

Ibom Air

Website:
ibomair.com/
Plane from Lagos to Enugu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$260.87

Level

Website:
flylevel.com/
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.70–$413.04

NG Eagle

Website:
ngeagle.com/
Plane from Lagos to Port
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$413.04

Bus operators

Afrique Con

Website:
afrique-con.com/index.php
Bus from Cotonou to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Cotonou to Onitsha
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Enugu to Onitsha
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Onitsha is to drive which costs $45.65 - $70.65 and takes 7h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Onitsha is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Onitsha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Onitsha. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 27m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Onitsha?

The distance between Cotonou and Onitsha is 516 km. The road distance is 567.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Cotonou to Onitsha without a car is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 16m to get from Cotonou to Onitsha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Onitsha bus from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Cotonou to Onitsha?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Onitsha is to bus which takes 8h 27m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $119.57 - $293.48 and takes 5h 39m. There are no good options to train between Cotonou to Onitsha.

Where does the Cotonou to Onitsha bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Cotonou to Onitsha?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Onitsha is 568 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Cotonou to Onitsha.

Where can I stay near Onitsha?

There are 39+ hotels available in Onitsha. Prices start at $33.13 per night.
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