Cities Near Cotonou
Cities near Cotonou, BJ: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Porto-Novo, Ouidah, Badagry. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Cotonou, BJ is Porto-Novo, about 16 mi (25 km) away — roughly 30 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Porto-Novo | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ouidah | 23 mi / 37 km | 44 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Badagry | 32 mi / 51 km | 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Lokossa | 52 mi / 83 km | 1 hr 33 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Bohicon | 61 mi / 98 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ifo | 62 mi / 99 km | 1 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ikeja | 65 mi / 105 km | 1 hr 57 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Makoko | 67 mi / 108 km | 2 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ebute Ikorodu | 75 mi / 121 km | 1 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Tsévié | 83 mi / 133 km | 1 hr 56 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Cotonou
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Porto-Novo, Ouidah, Badagry, Lokossa, Bohicon. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Cotonou include Porto-Novo, Ouidah, Badagry, Lokossa, Bohicon. The closest is Porto-Novo, about 16 miles (25 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.