Lagos to Cotonou, Benin Republic via the Seme border
Hire a Hiace, Coaster or Sprinter with a professional driver for Lagos to Cotonou, with a driver who knows the Seme crossing and a fixed quote before you commit.
Quick Answer
The best bus rental company for Lagos to Cotonou has drivers who know the Seme border, a right-sized fleet and a driver included. The route is about 130km and takes 3 to 5 hours. ToTrip runs Hiace, Coaster, Sprinter and armoured buses with a fixed quote before you pay.
Choosing well
The distance is short, so the company matters more than the road. Look for:
ToTrip is based in Lagos and has the largest number and widest range of Toyota Coaster and Hiace buses in Nigeria, plus Sprinter and armoured options, so you can match the bus to the group.
Fleet
Route knowledge
Document requirements for crossing into Benin Republic vary by nationality and can change. Confirm current requirements with the relevant embassy or immigration authority as soon as your date is set, and make sure every passenger has done the same. One missing document can hold up the whole vehicle. See the Seme border crossing guide.
Trip types
Church and association groups. Full buses for conferences, crusades and programmes in Cotonou.
Corporate and business travel. Cross-border meetings and short commercial visits.
Family and diaspora visits. Groups visiting relatives or attending events.
Shopping and multi-day trips. The driver waits in Cotonou and returns on your schedule.
Booking
Pickup point, destination, date, headcount and any luggage or equipment.
We recommend the right vehicle and reply with a price. See how bus rental is priced.
Payment options are set out in our payment guide.
The driver calls when he is close and meets you at the agreed spot.
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Tell us your dates, headcount and whether you need a same-day return, and we will reply with a fixed quote.
Frequently asked
Choose a company with drivers experienced at the Seme border, a right-sized fleet, a driver included and clear written terms. ToTrip has the largest number and widest range of Toyota Coaster and Hiace buses in Nigeria, with drivers assigned to this route.
About 130km via the Seme border. The drive is short, and the border crossing decides most of the total time.
Typically 3 to 5 hours door to door, depending on the time of day, the day of the week and how prepared your documents are. Public holidays are slower.
Requirements vary by nationality and can change. Confirm with the relevant embassy or immigration authority once your date is set. See the Seme border crossing guide.
Yes, a same-day return is possible. For a multi-day trip the driver can wait in Cotonou. Tell us which when you request a quote.
Yes. Hiace, Coaster and Sprinter bookings come with a professional driver who knows the Seme crossing. Self-drive is offered only for the Sienna.
Cross-border trips are quoted per vehicle, per trip, based on the vehicle, whether it is a same-day return or multi-day stay, and waiting time. Send your pickup point, date and headcount and we reply with a fixed quote.
Cross-border trips need more lead time than a standard Lagos booking. Aim for one to two weeks ahead.
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