~11h 25mTotal estimate
~€174–613Rough fare per person
Bus to Cotonou
Porto-Novo → Cotonou · about 45m · ~€1–3
Bus to Lagos
Cotonou → Lagos · about ~2h 15m · ~€3–10
Flight to Johannesburg
Lagos → Johannesburg · about ~5h 40m in the air · ~€170–600
Porto-Novo → Johannesburg
Benin to South Africa · 2 borders · Where else can you go from Porto-Novo?
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About the trip from Porto-Novo to Johannesburg
Porto-Novo (Benin) and Johannesburg (South Africa) are 4,555 km (2,830 mi) apart in a straight line. The way we suggest is by bus and flight, via Cotonou and Lagos: ~11h 25m door to door with 2 changes, for ~€174–613 per person. The fastest route, by bus and flight via Cotonou and Libreville, takes ~10h 55m (~€211–703). The trip crosses 2 borders, so check what papers you need.
Step by step
- Bus from Porto-Novo to Cotonou: about 45m, 25 km, ~€1–3
- Bus from Cotonou to Lagos: ~2h 15m, 108 km, ~€3–10
- Flight from Lagos to Johannesburg: ~5h 40m in the air, 4,501 km, ~€170–600
Every route we know
- Bus + Flight, via Cotonou and Lagos: ~11h 25m, 2 changes, ~€174–613
- Bus + Flight, via Cotonou and Libreville: ~10h 55m, 2 changes, ~€211–703
Questions
How long does it take to get from Porto-Novo to Johannesburg?
~11h 25m door to door by bus and flight, via Cotonou and Lagos, including time for changes and airports. The fastest route takes ~10h 55m.
How much does it cost to travel from Porto-Novo to Johannesburg?
~€174–613 per person for the route we suggest. These are estimates from travel-guide prices and published tariffs, not quotes: check the operator for today's fare.
Can you get from Porto-Novo to Johannesburg without flying?
Not in our data: every route we know includes a flight.
Times are rough door-to-door times, with time to change and to get through airports included. A "~" marks a rough time worked out from the distance. We don't have timetables, and fares are rough estimates, not quotes: check Google Maps or the operator before you travel.