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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Freetown is to drive which costs $460 - $700 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Freetown is to fly and ferry which takes 12h 38m and costs $700 - $1,500.

How far is it from Douala to Freetown?

The distance between Douala and Freetown is 2791 km. The road distance is 3418.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Freetown without a car is to bus and ferry which takes 2 days 18h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 38m to get from Douala to Freetown, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Douala and Freetown?

Freetown is 1h behind Douala. It is currently 1:33 AM in Douala and 12:33 AM in Freetown.

Can I drive from Douala to Freetown?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Freetown is 3418 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Douala to Freetown.

Where can I stay near Freetown?

There are 69+ hotels available in Freetown.

Douala to Freetown - 5 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Douala to Freetown by plane, ferry, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly Douala International Airport to Conakry, ferry
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Conakry (CKY)plane DLA - CKY
2. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
12h 38m
$709–1,443
Drive 3,418.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Douala to Freetowncar 3,418.1 km
2d 6h
$468–676
Bus, ferry
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lomébus
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Gare Nord Adjamébus
3. Take the bus from Abidjan to Conakrybus
4. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
2d 18h
Fly Douala International Airport to Freetown-Lungi International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA)plane DLA - FNA
2. Take the taxi from Freetown-Lungi International Airport (FNA) to Freetowntaxi
13h
$571–1,593
Bus to Yaounde, fly to Conakry, ferry
1. Take the bus from Douala to Yaoundébus
2. Fly from Yaounde (NSI) to Conakry (CKY)plane NSI - CKY
3. Take the ferry from Kaloum to Aberdeenferry
16h 58m

Douala International Airport (DLA) to Conakry (CKY) flights

14Weekly Planes

8h 29mAverage Duration

$688Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Douala to Freetown.

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Distance: 2,790.9 km
Duration: 12h 38m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Freetown, Sierra Leone?

There is no direct connection from Douala to Freetown. However, you can take the bus to 10099, walk to Douala International Airport (DLA) airport, fly to Conakry (CKY), take the taxi to Kaloum, then take the ferry to Aberdeen. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bd de la Liberté to Aberdeen via Lomé, Gare de Lomé, Gare Nord Adjamé, Abidjan, Conakry, and Kaloum in around 2d 18h.

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