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

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There are 3 ways to get from Parakou to Zinder by car, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive to Ilorin, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, drive

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    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
    3. Drive from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zindercar car
    12h 28m
    $108–538

  2. Bus, bus to Lagos, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, drive

    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
    4. Drive from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zindercar car
    15h 11m

  3. Drive to Ilorin, fly to Katsina Airport, drive

    1. Drive from Parakou to Ilorin (ILR)car car
    2. Fly from Ilorin (ILR) to Katsina Airport (DKA)plane plane ILR - DKA
    3. Drive from Katsina Airport (DKA) to Zindercar car
    25h 35m
    $171–475

Ilorin (ILR) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar23Weekly Planes
Duration4h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,116.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 28m

What companies run services between Parakou, Benin and Zinder, Niger?

There is no direct connection from Parakou to Zinder. However, you can drive to Ilorin (ILR) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then drive to Zinder. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Cotonou, take the bus to Jibowu, take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then drive to Zinder.

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