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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Lagos is to bus which costs $85 - $95 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Lagos is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $490 - $750.

How far is it from Douala to Lagos?

The distance between Douala and Lagos is 789 km. The road distance is 1054.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Lagos without a car is to bus which takes 14h 47m and costs $85 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Douala to Lagos, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Douala to Lagos?

The best way to get from Douala to Lagos is to fly which takes 6h 31m and costs $490 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $95 and takes 14h 47m.

Can I drive from Douala to Lagos?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Lagos is 1054 km. It takes approximately 16h 44m to drive from Douala to Lagos.

Where can I stay near Lagos?

There are 2428+ hotels available in Lagos.

Douala to Lagos - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Douala to Lagos by plane, 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 from Douala International Airport
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lagos (LOS)plane DLA - LOS
6h 31m
$490–705
Bus, taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus
2. Take the taxi from Calabar to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)taxi
3. Fly from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Lagos (LOS)plane QUO - LOS
8h 12m
$84–372
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lagos Maza Mazabus
14h 47m
$85–91
Drive 1,054.1 km
1. Drive from Douala to Lagoscar 1,054.1 km
16h 44m
$97–140
Bus to Calabar, fly
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus
2. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane CBQ - LOS
6h 43m
$117–343
Bus, taxi to Imo State Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Main Bus Parkbus
2. Take the taxi from Main Bus Park to Imo State Airport (QOW)taxi
3. Fly from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Lagos (LOS)plane QOW - LOS
8h 53m
$115–267

Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lagos (LOS) flights

16Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$158Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 789 km
Duration: 6h 31m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Lagos, Nigeria?

Afrijet, United Nigeria Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lagos (LOS) twice daily. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lagos Maza Maza twice daily. Tickets cost $84–89 and the journey takes 14h 30m.

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