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How to get fromNairobi to Parakouby bus, plane or car

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

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  1. Bus, fly to Cotonou

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cotonou (COO)planeNBO - COO
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
    17h 14m
    $568–2,219

  2. Bus, fly to Ilorin, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ilorin (ILR)planeNBO - ILR
    3. Drive from Ilorin (ILR) to Parakoucar
    2d 13h
    $313–736

  3. Drive 5,439.1 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Parakoucar5,439.1 km
    4d 8h
    $627–906

  4. Bus, fly to Lagos

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lagos (LOS)planeNBO - LOS
    3. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
    4. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
    18h 47m

  5. Bus, fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)planeNBO - LFW
    3. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
    4. Take the bus from Cotonou to Parakoubus
    18h 30m
    $529–1,636

Nairobi (NBO) to Cotonou (COO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration7h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$538Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Parakou, Benin?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Parakou. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Cotonou (COO), take the taxi to Cotonou, then take the bus to Parakou. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Parakou in around 4d 8h.

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