Day trip from Abomey to Cotonou
Cotonou lies 102 km (64 mi) south-east of Abomey, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 102 km (64 mi) apart, Cotonou is a realistic day trip from Abomey: about 1 h 40 min each way by road.
| Abomey | Cotonou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Benin | Benin |
| Population | 117,824 | 679,012 |
| Elevation | 228 m (748 ft) | 7 m (23 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) | UTC+1 (Africa/Porto-Novo) |
What to see in Cotonou
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Musée des sciences naturelles de Cotonou | 15,000 | 2021 |
The busiest is Musée des sciences naturelles de Cotonou at 15,000 visitors in 2021. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Cotonou
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Staying in Cotonou
Our booking partner lists 578 places to stay in Cotonou. Of the 135 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (72), and 3 are five-star. Across 13 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 8 out of 10. Guests have left 3,599 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Cotonou
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Common questions
How far is Cotonou from Abomey?
102 km (64 mi) in a straight line, south-east of Abomey; by road roughly 125 km (78 mi).
How long does it take to get from Abomey to Cotonou by road?
About 1 h 40 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Abomey and Cotonou?
No, both are on Africa/Porto-Novo at the moment.
Where can I stay in Cotonou?
Our booking partner lists 578 places to stay in Cotonou, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.