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How to get fromParakou to Ouagadougouby bus, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Parakou to Ouagadougou by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Parakou to Bassilabus bus
    2. Drive from Bassila to Karacar car
    3. Take the bus from Kara to Ouagadougoubus bus
    12h 31m
    $41–60

  2. Drive  689.6 km

    1. Drive from Parakou to Ouagadougoucar car 689.6 km
    10h 4m
    $70–101

  3. Bus to Cotonou, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parakou to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane plane COO - OUA
    13h 11m
    $405–867

  4. Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Parakou to Lomébus bus
    2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane plane LFW - OUA
    15h 36m

  5. 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 Ouagadougou Airport (OUA)plane plane LOS - OUA
    14h 44m

Cotonou (COO) to Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration5h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$299Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Parakou to Ouagadougou.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 751.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Parakou, Benin and Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso?

There is no direct connection from Parakou to Ouagadougou. However, you can take the bus to Bassila, drive to Kara, then take the bus to Ouagadougou. Alternatively, you can drive from Parakou to Ouagadougou in around 10h 4m.

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