Toddler-friendly train ride guide

Petit Train Touristique de Cotonou — Circuit Cotonou moderne

Petit Train Touristique de Cotonou — Circuit Cotonou moderne is a toddler-friendly passenger, scenic and family train ride in Esplanade de l’Amazone / Place de l’Amazone, Cotonou, Benin, Littoral. The ride lasts 45 minutes to 1 hour, costs 8,000 FCFA adult for adults and 6,000 FCFA child; family pass 20,000 FCFA for children, and children under two ride Not published.

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Ride details

Location
Esplanade de l’Amazone / Place de l’Amazone, Cotonou, Benin, Littoral
Ride type
passenger, scenic, family
Ride duration
45 minutes to 1 hour
Adult price
8,000 FCFA adult
Child price
6,000 FCFA child; family pass 20,000 FCFA
Under-two policy
Not published
Season
Current operator schedule: Monday–Thursday by reservation; Friday–Sunday at the Amazone from 15:00; reservations possible every day
Day trip
✅ Yes — same-day commented Cotonou city tour
Toddler rating
⭐⭐⭐ — operator describes the ride as accessible to all and suitable for families; no minimum-age or toddler policy published
Source
https://www.gouv.bj/article/3413/tourisme-urbain-petit-train-touristique-cotonou-officiellement-inaugure/; https://www.petit-train-cotonou.com/; https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=6.3492001&mlon=2.4075642#map=19/6.3492001/2.4075642
Last verified
Sep 8, 2026

What families should know

The official Government of Benin article records the Petit Train Touristique de Cotonou’s inauguration on 17 January 2026 at Place de l’Amazone, identifies Dahomey Discovery as the tourism operator with support from the Government through Agence Bénin Tourisme, and describes structured city circuits for passengers, families, tourists, and school groups. The operator site currently publishes reservation access, Friday–Sunday Amazone departures from 15:00, weekday reservation-only access, departures every 20 minutes depending on attendance, and the Circuit Cotonou moderne duration of 45 minutes to 1 hour with 8,000 FCFA adult, 6,000 FCFA child, and 20,000 FCFA family fares. No under-2 policy, stroller policy, or season end date was published.

Common questions

Is Petit Train Touristique de Cotonou — Circuit Cotonou moderne suitable for toddlers?

Train Rides Explorer lists this ride with a toddler-friendliness rating of ⭐⭐⭐ — operator describes the ride as accessible to all and suitable for families; no minimum-age or toddler policy published.

What should I verify before visiting?

Schedules, prices, reservations, and seasonal closures can change. Check the official operator website before you travel.

Information is maintained for family trip planning. Always confirm current hours, prices, and availability with the operator.