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How to get fromKigali to Cotonouby plane, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly to Lagos, bus

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    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane KGL - LOS
    2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus bus
    10h 37m
    $310–561

  2. Drive  5,355.5 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Cotonoucar car 5,355.5 km
    4d 11h
    $690–996

  3. Fly to Cotonou

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane KGL - COO
    11h 46m
    $334–905

  4. Fly to Kotoka International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane plane KGL - ACC
    2. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus bus
    15h 10m
    $520–778

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

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration7h 5mAverage Duration
Ticket$318Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,258.3 km
  • Duration: 10h 37m

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

Ethiopian Airlines, Rwandair Express, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Cotonou (COO) twice daily.

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