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

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There are 2 ways to get from Parakou to Zinder by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus, bus to Lagos, fly, drive

    best
    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 31m

  2. Drive to Ilorin, fly, drive

    cheapest
    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 18m
    $283–488

Lagos (LOS) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar42Weekly Planes
Duration2h 31mAverage Duration
Ticket$84Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,627.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 31m

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

There is no direct connection from Parakou to Zinder. However, 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. Alternatively, you can drive to Ilorin (ILR) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then drive to Zinder.

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