How to get from Accra to Cotonou
3 ways, 303 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h 20m | GH₵190–250 estimated |
| Flyfastest | 4h 53m | GH₵1,040–1,610 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 20m | GH₵1,250–1,880 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Accra to Cotonou?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 53m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 303 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Accra to Cotonou?
- Drive is the cheapest, from GH₵190. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Accra to Cotonou?
- About 1h 3m in the air (ACC → COO), about 4h 53m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run GH₵1,040–1,610; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Cotonou from Accra by road?
- About 348 km, roughly 6h 20m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around GH₵190–250; tolls and parking are extra.