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How to get fromDouala to Beninby plane, bus, car, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Douala to Benin by plane, bus, car, or ferry

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  1. Fly Douala International Airport to Cotonou

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    1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Cotonou (COO)plane plane DLA - COO
    5h 56m
    $472–677

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonoubus bus
    16h 23m
    $91–95

  3. Drive  1,176.8 km

    1. Drive from Douala to Abomey-Calavicar car 1,176.8 km
    18h 29m
    $152–219

  4. Fly Douala International Airport to Lagos, ferry

    1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane DLA - LOS
    2. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    7h 35m

  5. Fly Douala International Airport to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane plane DLA - LFW
    2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus bus
    7h 16m
    $370–787

  6. Bus to Calabar, fly to Lagos, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus bus
    2. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane CBQ - LOS
    3. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Port Novoferry ferry
    10h 7m

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

Calendar11Weekly Planes
Duration4h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket$138Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 866.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Benin?

ASKY, Afrijet, and two other airlines fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Cotonou (COO) twice daily. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonou twice daily. Tickets cost $85–88 and the journey takes 16h 11m.

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