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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Benin is to bus which costs $90 - $95 and takes 16h 23m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Benin is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $470 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Douala and Benin?

No, there is no direct bus from Douala to Benin. However, there are services departing from Bd de la Liberté and arriving at Cotonou via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

How far is it from Douala to Benin?

The distance between Douala and Benin is 867 km. The road distance is 1176.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Benin without a car is to bus which takes 16h 23m and costs $90 - $95.

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

It takes approximately 5h 46m to get from Douala to Benin, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douala to Benin bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Douala to Benin?

The best way to get from Douala to Benin is to fly which takes 5h 46m and costs $470 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $95 and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Douala to Benin bus arrive?

Douala to Benin bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Cotonou station.

Can I drive from Douala to Benin?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Benin is 1177 km. It takes approximately 18h 29m to drive from Douala to Benin.

Where can I stay near Benin?

There are 576+ hotels available in Benin.

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

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

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Fly to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Cotonou (COO)plane DLA - COO
5h 46m
$472–689
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonoubus
16h 23m
$90–95
Drive 1,176.7 km
1. Drive from Douala to Abomey-Calavicar 1,176.7 km
18h 29m
$108–156
Fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane DLA - LFW
2. Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Cotonoubus
7h 16m
$371–873
Fly to Lagos, bus
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Lagos (LOS)plane DLA - LOS
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
7h 4m
$377–777

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

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3h 28mAverage Duration

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Distance: 866.6 km
Duration: 5h 46m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Benin?

ASKY, Air Peace, 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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