How to Travel from
Parakou to Bamako
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Parakou, Benin → Bamako, Mali
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Parakou to Bamako
Composite routes from Parakou to Bamako
Cheapest
23 h 7 min
Car
1591 km.
from $87
Other
10 h 40 min
Bus, Plane
1216 km.
from $592.58
36 h 34 min
1216 km.
from $60.65
35 h 15 min
1216 km.
from $137.76
13 h 55 min
Bus, Plane
1216 km.
from $10.87
17 h 5 min
Bus, Plane
1216 km.
from $464.84
Route Navigator Parakou - Bamako
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Continue
131 м
131 м
Turn left
2 km 664 м
2 km 664 м
Keep left
1 km 674 м
1 km 674 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto RNIE 6
9 km 871 м
9 km 871 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto RNIE 6
125 km 431 м
125 km 431 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto RNIE 6
417 м
417 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto route de Djougou
route de Djougou, 73 km 103 м
73 km 103 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto RNIE 3
6 km 873 м
6 km 873 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto RNIE 3
252 km 929 м
252 km 929 м
Turn right onto N 18
142 м
142 м
Turn sharp left onto N 4
74 km 394 м
74 km 394 м
Keep right
7 km 906 м
7 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto N 4
120 km 23 м
120 km 23 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto N 4
10 km 301 м
10 km 301 м
Turn right onto Avenue Zamsé
Avenue Zamsé, 30 м
30 м
Turn right onto Avenue Zamsé
Avenue Zamsé, 3 km 703 м
3 km 703 м
At roundabout, take exit 5 onto Avenue Pape Jean Paul II
Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, 388 м
388 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue Pape Jean Paul II
Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, 1 km 105 м
1 km 105 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue Pape Jean Paul II
Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, 1 km 678 м
1 km 678 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue Pape Jean Paul II
Avenue Pape Jean Paul II, 2 km 594 м
2 km 594 м
Turn right
24 м
24 м
Keep right onto Avenue du Président Thomas Sankara
Avenue du Président Thomas Sankara, 1 km 426 м
1 km 426 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue de la Nation
Avenue de la Nation, 1 km 945 м
1 km 945 м
Keep right onto Avenue Nelson Mandela
Avenue Nelson Mandela, 379 м
379 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Avenue Kadiogo
Avenue Kadiogo, 483 м
483 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Avenue Kadiogo
Avenue Kadiogo, 17 km 230 м
17 km 230 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto N 1
41 km 47 м
41 km 47 м
Keep right
151 м
151 м
Turn slight right onto N 14
171 km 959 м
171 km 959 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto N 14
1 km 669 м
1 km 669 м
Turn right onto N 14
1 km 535 м
1 km 535 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto N 14
167 km 266 м
167 km 266 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto RN35
10 km 810 м
10 km 810 м
Turn left onto RN6
25 km 518 м
25 km 518 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto RN6
7 km 71 м
7 km 71 м
Turn left onto RN6
107 km 795 м
107 km 795 м
Keep right onto RN6
71 м
71 м
Turn slight right onto Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti
Bamako - Fana - Segou - Bla - San - Tominian - Sofara - Sévaré - Mopti, 77 km 911 м
77 km 911 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto RN6
1 km 26 м
1 km 26 м
Turn right
33 м
33 м
Keep right onto Route de Mopti
Route de Mopti, 1 km 538 м
1 km 538 м
Keep right
10 km 781 м
10 km 781 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto RN6
213 km 473 м
213 km 473 м
Continue onto Route de Ségou
Route de Ségou, 3 km 100 м
3 km 100 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Route de Ségou
Route de Ségou, 88 м
88 м
Keep left
1 km 991 м
1 km 991 м
At roundabout, take exit 3
1 km 698 м
1 km 698 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
335 м
335 м
Turn left
342 м
342 м
Turn right onto Avenue de l'O.U.A.
Avenue de l'O.U.A., 195 м
195 м
Turn left
33 м
33 м
Turn right onto Avenue de l'O.U.A.
Avenue de l'O.U.A., 3 km 186 м
3 km 186 м
Continue onto Avenue de l'O.U.A.
Avenue de l'O.U.A., 385 м
385 м
Continue onto Avenue de l'O.U.A.
Avenue de l'O.U.A., 4 km 982 м
4 km 982 м
Keep left
57 м
57 м
Turn left onto RN27
1 km 635 м
1 km 635 м
Keep right
37 м
37 м
Turn slight right onto Avenue de la Liberté
Avenue de la Liberté, 62 м
62 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
Air Senegal
Website:
flyairsenegal.com/
Plane from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$429.54–$947.52
Air Cote D'Ivoire
Website:
aircotedivoire.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
5h 2m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$379.01–$884.35
Plane from Lomé–Tokoin Airport to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
5h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$429.54–$947.52
Plane from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
6h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$606.41–$1,389.69
ASKY
Website:
flyasky.com/asky/
Plane from Lomé–Tokoin Airport to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$492.71–$1,073.85
Plane from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$694.85–$1,516.03
Corsairfly
Website:
corsair.com/
Plane from Cotonou to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$202.14–$429.54
Plane from Lagos to Bamako–Sénou
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$341.11–$694.85
Bus operators
Afrique Con
Website:
afrique-con.com/index.php
Bus from Cotonou to Lomé
Ave. Duration:
2h 19m
Frequency:
Twice daily
STM Voyageurs
Phone:
+227 23 23 03 03
Email:
info@stmvoyageurs.com
Website:
stmvoyageurs.com/
Bus from Cotonou to Bamako
Ave. Duration:
28h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$82.12–$113.70
Chisco Transport
Phone:
+234 808 927 3799
Email:
customer.care@chiscogroupng.com
Website:
chiscotransport.com.ng/
Bus from Cotonou to Jibowu
Ave. Duration:
2h 21m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$1.52–$1.90
Africa Tours Trans
Phone:
+223 75 71 61 16
Website:
africa-tours-trans.com/#
Bus from Cotonou to Avenue
Ave. Duration:
29h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$56.38
Baobab Express
Phone:
+229 65 61 80 05
Email:
secretariat@baobabexpress.org
Website:
baobabexpress.org/
Bus from Parakou to Cotonou
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.10
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Parakou to Bamako?
The cheapest way to get from Parakou to Bamako is to bus via Avenue de l'O.U.A which costs $60.64 - $60.66 and takes 36h 34m.
What is the fastest way to get from Parakou to Bamako?
The fastest way to get from Parakou to Bamako is to bus and fly which takes 10h 40m and costs $326.09 - $706.52 .
Is there a direct bus between Parakou and Bamako?
No, there is no direct bus from Parakou to Bamako. However, there are services departing from Parakou and arriving at Bamako via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 15m.
How far is it from Parakou to Bamako?
The distance between Parakou and Bamako is 1764 km. The road distance is 1590 km.
How do I travel from Parakou to Bamako without a car?
The best way to get from Parakou to Bamako without a car is to bus which takes 35h 15m and costs $81.52 - $119.57 .
How long does it take to get from Parakou to Bamako?
It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Parakou to Bamako, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Parakou to Bamako bus from?
Parakou to Bamako bus services, operated by Baobab Express, depart from Parakou station.
Where does the Parakou to Bamako bus arrive?
Parakou to Bamako bus services, operated by Baobab Express, arrive at Cotonou station.
What is the time difference between Parakou and Bamako?
Bamako is 1h behind Parakou. It is currently 13:23 in Parakou and 12:23 in Bamako.
Can I drive from Parakou to Bamako?
Yes, the driving distance between Parakou to Bamako is 1590 km. It takes approximately 23h to drive from Parakou to Bamako.
Where can I stay near Bamako?
There are 65+ hotels available in Bamako. Prices start at $31.53 per night.
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