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How to get fromCotonou to Kandiby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Cotonou to Kandi by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parakou to Banikoarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Banikoara to Kanditaxi taxi
    11h 53m
    $42–47

  2. Drive  602.2 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Kandicar car 602.2 km
    9h 35m
    $51–74

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Ilorin (ILR)plane plane COO - ILR
    2. Drive from Ilorin (ILR) to Kandicar car
    13h 55m
    $108–614

  4. Bus, taxi via Welcome Ouando

    1. Take the bus from Porto-Novo to Parakoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Parakou to Banikoarabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Banikoara to Kanditaxi taxi
    12h 52m
    $59–64

Cotonou (COO) to Ilorin (ILR) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 739.5 km
  • Duration: 11h 53m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Kandi, Benin?

There is no direct connection from Cotonou to Kandi. However, you can take the bus to Parakou, take the bus to Banikoara, then take the taxi to Kandi. Alternatively, you can drive from Cotonou to Kandi in around 9h 35m.

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