Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou

Updated: March 12, 2024 05:00 AM

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Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou

Language

The official languages of Burkina Faso and Benin are French and the local languages are Mossi and Fon respectively.

Currency

The official currencies of Burkina Faso and Benin are the CFA franc BCEAO and the CFA franc BCEAO respectively.

Distance

The distance between Bobo-Dioulasso and Cotonou is approximately 620 kilometers or 385 miles.

How to Reach

There are several ways to travel from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou, including:

• By bus: There are several bus companies that operate direct services between Bobo-Dioulasso and Cotonou. The journey takes around 12 hours and costs between 20,000 and 30,000 CFA francs.
• By car: The journey by car takes around 8 hours and the distance is around 620 kilometers. The road conditions are generally good.
• By plane: There are no direct flights between Bobo-Dioulasso and Cotonou. However, you can fly from Bobo-Dioulasso to Ouagadougou and then connect to a flight to Cotonou.

Expenses

The cost of traveling from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou will vary depending on the mode of transport and the time of year. However, you can expect to spend around the following:

• By bus: 20,000 to 30,000 CFA francs
• By car: 50,000 to 100,000 CFA francs
• By plane: 100,000 to 200,000 CFA francs

Best time to go

The best time to travel from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou is during the dry season, which runs from November to April. During this time, the weather is generally mild and there is less chance of rain.

What to Eat

There are several delicious dishes that you can try in Burkina Faso and Benin, including:

• Burkina Faso: Tô, riz gras, Faso koom
• Benin: Akassa, igname pilée, fufu

Where to Go

There are several places that you can visit in Burkina Faso and Benin, including:

• Burkina Faso: Bobo-Dioulasso, Ouagadougou, Banfora
• Benin: Cotonou, Porto-Novo, Grand-Popo

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions about traveling from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou:

• Do I need a visa to travel from Burkina Faso to Benin? Yes, you will need a visa to travel from Burkina Faso to Benin.
• What is the best way to get from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou? The best way to get from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou is by bus.
• How long does it take to get from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou? The journey by bus takes around 12 hours.
• How much does it cost to get from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou? The cost of traveling from Bobo-Dioulasso to Cotonou by bus is around 20,000 to 30,000 CFA francs.

*Distance calculation may be aerial distance.

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