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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Abidjan is to bus which costs $130 - $170 and takes 39h 6m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Abidjan is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $380 - $900.

Is there a direct bus between Douala and Abidjan?

No, there is no direct bus from Douala to Abidjan. However, there are services departing from Bd de la Liberté and arriving at Gare Nord Adjamé via Gare de Lomé. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 35h 30m.

How far is it from Douala to Abidjan?

The distance between Douala and Abidjan is 1551 km. The road distance is 2029.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Abidjan without a car is to bus which takes 35h 30m and costs $110 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Douala to Abidjan, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douala to Abidjan bus from?

Douala to Abidjan bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Bd de la Liberté station.

Bus or fly from Douala to Abidjan?

The best way to get from Douala to Abidjan is to fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $380 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $110 - $180 and takes 35h 30m.

Where does the Douala to Abidjan bus arrive?

Douala to Abidjan bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Lomé station.

What is the time difference between Douala and Abidjan?

Abidjan is 1h behind Douala. It is currently 6:10 AM in Douala and 5:10 AM in Abidjan.

Can I drive from Douala to Abidjan?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Abidjan is 2029 km. It takes approximately 31h 40m to drive from Douala to Abidjan.

Where can I stay near Abidjan?

There are 666+ hotels available in Abidjan.

Douala to Abidjan - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Douala to Abidjan by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ)plane DLA - ABJ
5h 59m
$388–864
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lomébus
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Gare Nord Adjamébus
35h 30m
$118–175
Drive 2,029.3 km
1. Drive from Douala to Abidjancar 2,029.3 km
31h 40m
$187–270
Bus via Apapa
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Take the bus from Maza Maza International to Cotonoubus
3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Abidjanbus
37h 38m
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Lomébus
2. Take the bus from Lomé to Abidjanbus
39h 6m
$138–170

Douala International Airport (DLA) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 15mAverage Duration

$360Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,550.6 km
Duration: 5h 59m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Abidjan, Ivory Coast?

Kenya Airways, Air Cote D'Ivoire, and ASKY fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Port Bouet Airport (ABJ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Bd de la Liberté to Gare Nord Adjamé via Lomé and Gare de Lomé in around 35h 30m.

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