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There are 4 ways to get from Parakou to Kano by car, bus, plane, or train

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  1. Drive  928.2 km

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    1. Drive from Parakou to Kanocar car 928.2 km
    15h 31m
    $79–114

  2. Bus, bus to Lagos, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parakou to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    3. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane LOS - KAN
    11h 59m

  3. Drive to Ilorin, fly

    1. Drive from Parakou to Ilorin (ILR)car car
    2. Fly from Ilorin (ILR) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane ILR - KAN
    8h 46m
    $255–336

  4. Bus, train to Ibadan Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parakou to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    3. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain train
    4. Fly from Ibadan Airport (IBA) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane IBA - KAN
    21h 6m

Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration2h 18mAverage Duration
Ticket$74Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 928.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 31m

What companies run services between Parakou, Benin and Kano, Nigeria?

You can drive from Parakou to Kano in around 15h 31m.

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