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44 h 57 min
3157 km.
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Dakar, Senegal → Cotonou, Benin

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Six ways to Travel from Dakar to Cotonou

Composite routes from Dakar to Cotonou

Cheapest
44 h 57 min
Car
3157 km.
from $173
Fastest
3 h 49 min
Plane
Other
9 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
2357 km.
from $346.68
2 d 10 h 34 min
2358 km.
from $176.32
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
2357 km.
from $623.49
12 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
2357 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Senegal

Website:
flyairsenegal.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
5h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$382.16–$891.70

Air Peace

Website:
flyairpeace.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
7h 5m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$382.16–$891.70

Air Cote D'Ivoire

Website:
aircotedivoire.com/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
5h 22m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$1,082.78
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$433.11–$1,082.78
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
6h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$764.32–$2,038.18

ASKY

Website:
flyasky.com/asky/
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$445.85–$1,656.02
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$522.28–$1,146.47
Plane from Blaise Diagne International Airport to Lagos
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$955.39–$2,802.49

Bus operators

Afrique Con

Website:
afrique-con.com/index.php
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
1h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily

STM Voyageurs

Phone:
+227 23 23 03 03
Email:
Website:
stmvoyageurs.com/
Bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$14.01–$20.38

Dakar Dem Dikk

Phone:
+221338241010
Email:
Website:
demdikk.sn/
Bus from Dakar to Dakar
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$11.38
Bus from Parcelles Assainies Terminus to GTSC
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$22.74

Gambia Transport Service Company

Phone:
+220 4380006
Email:
Website:
gtsc.gm/
Bus from Parcelles Assainies Terminus to GTSC
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Once daily

Africa Tours Trans

Phone:
+223 75 71 61 16
Website:
africa-tours-trans.com/#
Bus from Banjul to Avenue
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.85
Bus from Avenue de l'O.U.A to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.85

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Cotonou is to bus which costs $117.39 - $117.83 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Cotonou is to bus and fly which takes 9h 14m and costs $228.26 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Dakar to Cotonou?

The distance between Dakar and Cotonou is 2378 km. The road distance is 3152.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dakar to Cotonou without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 10h and costs $117.39 - $117.83 .

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

It takes approximately 9h 14m to get from Dakar to Cotonou, including transfers.

Can I drive from Dakar to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Dakar to Cotonou is 3153 km. It takes approximately 44h 46m to drive from Dakar to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 710+ hotels available in Cotonou. Prices start at $27.93 per night.
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