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

The cheapest way to get from Dakar to Douala is to drive which costs $500 - $750 and takes 2 days 15h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dakar to Douala is to bus and fly which takes 11h 56m and costs $600 - $1,700.

How far is it from Dakar to Douala?

The distance between Dakar and Douala is 3224 km. The road distance is 4035.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 11h 56m to get from Dakar to Douala, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Dakar and Douala?

Douala is 1h ahead of Dakar. It is currently 1:58 AM in Dakar and 2:58 AM in Douala.

Can I drive from Dakar to Douala?

Yes, the driving distance between Dakar to Douala is 4035 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Dakar to Douala.

Where can I stay near Douala?

There are 556+ hotels available in Douala.

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

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

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Bus, fly to Douala International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Douala International Airport (DLA)plane DSS - DLA
11h 56m
$611–1,612
Drive 4,035.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Dakar to Doualacar 4,035.1 km
2d 15h
$505–730
Bus, fly to Yaounde
1. Take the bus from Dakar to Dakar AIBDbus
2. Fly from Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Yaounde (NSI)plane DSS - NSI
3. Take the bus from Yaoundé to Doualabus
15h 45m

Blaise Diagne International Airport (DSS) to Douala International Airport (DLA) flights

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6h 55mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,223.9 km
Duration: 11h 56m

What companies run services between Dakar, Senegal and Douala, Cameroon?

There is no direct connection from Dakar to Douala. However, you can take the bus to Cardinal Hyacinthe Thiandoum, walk to Dakar, take the bus to Dakar AIBD, walk to Blaise-Diagne-Airport-DSS airport, fly to Douala International Airport (DLA), walk to 10086, then take the bus to 10092. Alternatively, you can drive from Dakar to Douala in around 2d 15h.

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