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

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

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  1. Drive to Ilorin, fly

    best
    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
    8h 56m
    $100–516

  2. Drive  928.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Parakou to Kanocar car 928.2 km
    15h 31m
    $79–114

  3. 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 Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane LOS - KAN
    11h 39m

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 881.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 56m

What companies run services between Parakou, Benin and Kano, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Parakou to Kano. However, you can drive to Ilorin (ILR) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then take the taxi to Kano. Alternatively, you can drive from Parakou to Kano in around 15h 31m.

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