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How to get fromCotonou to Rwandaby bus, plane, or car

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

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  1. Bus to Lagos, fly to Kigali International Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane LOS - KGL
    10h 4m
    $319–490

  2. Drive 5,367 km

    1. Drive from Cotonou to Kigalicar car 5,367 km
    4d 11h
    $691–998

  3. Fly Cotonou to Kigali International Airport

    1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane COO - KGL
    10h 16m
    $554–1,005

  4. Bus to Lagos, fly to Kamembe International Airport

    1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Lagos Maza Mazabus bus
    2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane plane LOS - KME
    19h 54m
    $399–1,110

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

Calendar30Weekly Planes
Duration9h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotonou to Rwanda.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 3,257.8 km
  • Duration: 10h 4m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Rwanda?

Ethiopian Airlines, Afrijet, and Rwandair Express fly from Cotonou (COO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.

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