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The 15 Best Day Trips from Abomey

Drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan for every place worth the trip.

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There are 15 good day trips from Abomey, Benin, led by Lomé, Abeokuta, Cotonou. The closest is Pobé, about 1 hr 30 min by car. Below: drive times, distances, what to see, and a sample day plan.

Day trips from Abomey at a glance

DestinationDistanceDrive timeBest as
Lomé145 km SW2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Abeokuta149 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Cotonou102 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Abomey-Calavi91 km SE1 hr 25 minFull-day trip
Porto-Novo102 km SE1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Godomè97 km SE1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ota148 km E2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Igbo-Ora146 km E2 hr 15 minLong day or overnight
Ifo139 km E2 hr 10 minFull-day trip
Atakpamé102 km W1 hr 35 minFull-day trip
Ekpé107 km SE1 hr 40 minFull-day trip
Aflao148 km SW2 hr 20 minLong day or overnight
Tsévié120 km SW1 hr 55 minFull-day trip
Pobé78 km E1 hr 30 minFull-day trip
Ouidah92 km S1 hr 25 minFull-day trip

Drive times are estimates from the distance. Check live traffic before you leave.

The best day trips from Abomey

  1. 1

    Lomé, Togo

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car145 km south-west of Abomey4 hr 30 min round trip

    Known for Marché des Féticheurs.

  2. 2

    Abeokuta, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car149 km east of Abomey4 hr 40 min round trip

    Known for Olumo Rock Tourist Complex.

  3. 3

    Cotonou, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Abomey3 hr 10 min round trip
  4. 4

    Abomey-Calavi, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car91 km south-east of Abomey2 hr 50 min round trip
  5. 5

    Porto-Novo, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km south-east of Abomey3 hr 10 min round trip
  6. 6

    Godomè, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car97 km south-east of Abomey3 hr round trip
  7. 7

    Ota, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km east of Abomey4 hr 40 min round trip
  8. 8

    Igbo-Ora, Nigeria

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 15 min by car146 km east of Abomey4 hr 30 min round trip
  9. 9

    Ifo, Nigeria

    Full-day trip
    About 2 hr 10 min by car139 km east of Abomey4 hr 20 min round trip
  10. 10

    Atakpamé, Togo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 35 min by car102 km west of Abomey3 hr 10 min round trip
  11. 11

    Ekpé, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 40 min by car107 km south-east of Abomey3 hr 20 min round trip
  12. 12

    Aflao, Ghana

    Long day or overnight
    About 2 hr 20 min by car148 km south-west of Abomey4 hr 40 min round trip
  13. 13

    Tsévié, Togo

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 55 min by car120 km south-west of Abomey3 hr 50 min round trip
  14. 14

    Pobé, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 30 min by car78 km east of Abomey3 hr round trip
  15. 15

    Ouidah, Benin

    Full-day trip
    About 1 hr 25 min by car92 km south of Abomey2 hr 50 min round trip

A sample day trip: Abomey to Lomé

A realistic pace for Lomé, 145 km from Abomey. Packy AI builds this for any place on the list, with a route, opening hours and timings you can edit.

  1. 07:30Leave Abomey
  2. 09:45Arrive in Lomé (2 hr 15 min drive)
  3. 10:00Marché des Féticheurs
  4. 12:00Lunch
  5. 13:15Explore the old town, markets and cafes of Lomé
  6. 15:45Head back to Abomey
  7. 18:00Home in Abomey

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Frequently asked questions

What are the best day trips from Abomey?
The best day trips from Abomey are Lomé, Abeokuta, Cotonou, Abomey-Calavi, Porto-Novo. The closest is Pobé, about 1 hr 30 min away by car.
What is the closest day trip from Abomey?
Pobé is the closest, 78 km east of Abomey, roughly 1 hr 30 min by car. Best as a full-day trip.
What is the biggest city near Abomey for a day out?
Lomé is the largest city in day-trip range, 145 km south-west of Abomey and about 2 hr 15 min by car. With that much to see, start early or stay the night.
How far is too far for a day trip from Abomey?
Up to about two hours each way keeps the day relaxed. The farthest place on this list is Abeokuta at 149 km, around 2 hr 20 min by car, which is better as a long day or an overnight stay.

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