How to get fromAccra to Parakouby bus, car or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Accra to Parakou by bus, car, or plane

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1. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
12h 32m
$35–42
Drive 649.2 km
1. Drive from Accra to Parakoucar 649.2 km
10h 39m
$86–124
Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Cotonou, bus
1. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Gare de Lomébus
2. Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Cotonou (COO)plane LFW - COO
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
12h 24m
$304–791
Bus via Accra
1. Take the bus from Accra to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
13h 53m
$69
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane ACC - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
12h 17m
$364–645
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS)plane ACC - LOS
2. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
14h 4m

Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Cotonou (COO) flights

10Weekly Planes

41 minAverage Duration

$77Cheapest Price

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Accra to Parakou.

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Distance: 737.1 km
Duration: 12h 32m

What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Parakou, Benin?

You can take a bus from Circle Bus station to Parakou via Cotonou and Cotonou in around 12h 32m.

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Parakou(opens in a new window), Benin(opens in a new window)

Parakou is the largest city in northern Benin, and the third-largest city in the country, with an estimated population of around 206,667 people, and capital of the Borgou Department. Administratively the commune of Parakou makes up one of Benin's 77 communes. Since 2015, its mayor is Souradjou Adamou Karimou. - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Parakou

Musée en Plein Air de Parakou(Opens in a new window)

Musée en Plein Air de Parakou is a museum located approximately 1.5 kilometres south of the centre of the city Parakou, Benin in the suburbs. The museum consists of five circular complexes representing the traditional housing of the local Batanou peoples. The museum as of 2006 was in difficulty given that it lacks the funds and maintenance to allow it to fulfill its potential as a showcase. The museum charges a CFA franc 1500 entrance fee.

Places to stay in Parakou

OLA LUXURY HOTEL Parakou(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

Parakou's Paradise(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Almadies Prestige(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Parakou's Paradise(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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