How to get from Lagos to Cotonou
3 ways, 108 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 | 2h 7m | ₦6,600–8,800 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 2h 7m | ₦43,900–65,850 estimated |
| Ferry | 5h 36m | ₦25,600–59,880 estimated |
Departures today
- 08:00 → 13:515h 51m · direct₦25,600–54,990
- 08:00 → 13:365h 36m · direct₦29,580–59,880
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 Lagos to Cotonou?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 2h 7m door to door. The straight-line distance is 108 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Lagos to Cotonou?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₦6,600. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Cotonou from Lagos by road?
- About 118 km, roughly 2h 7m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₦6,600–8,800; tolls and parking are extra.