There are 3 ways to get from Ibadan to Parakou by train, bus, ferry, or car
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Train, bus
best- Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
12h 45mDrive 322.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Ibadan to Parakoucar 322.8 km
5h 56m$38–54Train, ferry, bus
- Take the train from Ibadan to Lagostrain
- Take the ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMSferry
- Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry
- Take the bus from Porto-Novo to Parakoubus
14h 18m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Ibadan to Parakou is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 5h 56m.
The fastest way to get from Ibadan to Parakou is to drive which takes 5h 56m and costs $35 - $55.
The distance between Ibadan and Parakou is 740 km. The road distance is 322.8 km.
The best way to get from Ibadan to Parakou without a car is to train and bus which takes 12h 45m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 45m to get from Ibadan to Parakou, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Ibadan to Parakou is 323 km. It takes approximately 5h 56m to drive from Ibadan to Parakou.
There are seven+ hotels available in Parakou.
What companies run services between Ibadan, Nigeria and Parakou, Benin?
There is no direct connection from Ibadan to Parakou. However, you can take the train to Lagos, take the taxi to Jibowu, take the bus to Cotonou, then take the bus to Parakou. Alternatively, you can take a train from Ibadan to Parakou via Lagos, Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, Marina/CMS, Port Novo, and Porto-Novo in around 14h 18m.
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Ibadan to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–5
- Business
- $4–7
- First
- $1–9
- Business
- $5
Train from Ibadan to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–9
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–5
- Business
- $4–7
- First
- $1–9
- Business
- $5
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +229 65 61 80 05
- [email protected]
- Website
- baobabexpress.org
Bus from Porto-Novo to Parakou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 10m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- baobabexpress.org
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty to Marina/CMS
- Ave. Duration
- 10 min
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
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