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How to get fromCotonou to Kigaliby bus, plane, or car

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There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Kigali by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Lagos, fly

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    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LOS - KGL
    10h 4m
    $319–480

  2. Drive 5,367 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Kigalicar car 5,367 km
    4d 11h
    $691–998

  3. Fly from Cotonou

    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane COO - KGL
    10h 16m
    $554–905

Lagos (LOS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotonou to Kigali.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,257.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Kigali, Rwanda?

Ethiopian Airlines, Afrijet, and Rwandair Express fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.

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