What is the cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Douala?

The cheapest way to get from Cotonou to Douala is to bus which costs $90 - $93 and takes 16h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Cotonou to Douala?

The fastest way to get from Cotonou to Douala is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $480 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Cotonou and Douala?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Cotonou and arriving at Bd de la Liberté. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Cotonou to Douala?

The distance between Cotonou and Douala is 863 km. The road distance is 1161.1 km.

How do I travel from Cotonou to Douala without a car?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Douala without a car is to bus which takes 16h 11m and costs $90 - $93.

How long does it take to get from Cotonou to Douala?

It takes approximately 5h 40m to get from Cotonou to Douala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cotonou to Douala bus from?

Cotonou to Douala bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Cotonou station.

Bus or fly from Cotonou to Douala?

The best way to get from Cotonou to Douala is to fly which takes 5h 40m and costs $480 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $93 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Cotonou to Douala bus arrive?

Cotonou to Douala bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Bd de la Liberté station.

Can I drive from Cotonou to Douala?

Yes, the driving distance between Cotonou to Douala is 1161 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Cotonou to Douala.

Where can I stay near Douala?

There are 639+ hotels available in Douala.

Cotonou to Douala - 3 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 3 ways to get from Cotonou to Douala by plane, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly
best
1. Fly from Cotonou (COO) to Douala International Airport (DLA)plane COO - DLA
5h 40m
$483–654
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bd de la Libertébus
16h 11m
$90–93
Drive 1,161.1 km
1. Drive from Cotonou to Doualacar 1,161.1 km
18h 15m
$107–154

Cotonou (COO) to Douala International Airport (DLA) flights

8Weekly Planes

6h 26mAverage Duration

$111Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Cotonou to Douala.

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Distance: 863.3 km
Duration: 5h 40m

What companies run services between Cotonou, Benin and Douala, Cameroon?

ASKY, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and three other airlines fly from Cotonou (COO) to Douala International Airport (DLA) once daily. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Cotonou to Bd de la Liberté twice daily. Tickets cost $90–93 and the journey takes 16h 11m.

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