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

The cheapest way to get from Douala to Cotonou is to bus which costs $85 - $88 and takes 16h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Douala to Cotonou is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $460 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Douala and Cotonou?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bd de la Liberté and arriving at Cotonou. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 11m.

How far is it from Douala to Cotonou?

The distance between Douala and Cotonou is 864 km. The road distance is 1160.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Douala to Cotonou without a car is to bus which takes 16h 11m and costs $85 - $88.

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

It takes approximately 5h 50m to get from Douala to Cotonou, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Douala to Cotonou bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Douala to Cotonou?

The best way to get from Douala to Cotonou is to fly which takes 5h 50m and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $88 and takes 16h 11m.

Where does the Douala to Cotonou bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Douala to Cotonou?

Yes, the driving distance between Douala to Cotonou is 1161 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Douala to Cotonou.

Where can I stay near Cotonou?

There are 541+ hotels available in Cotonou.

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

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

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Fly Douala International Airport to Cotonou
best
1. Fly from Douala International Airport (DLA) to Cotonou (COO)plane DLA - COO
5h 50m
$469–676
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Cotonoubus
16h 11m
$85–88
Drive 1,160.9 km
1. Drive from Douala to Cotonoucar 1,160.9 km
18h 15m
$107–154
Fly Douala International Airport 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 6m
$366–867
Fly Douala International Airport 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
6h 56m
$374–757
Bus to Calabar, fly to Lagos, bus
1. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus
2. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Lagos (LOS)plane CBQ - LOS
3. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Cotonoubus
9h 28m
$159–340

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

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4h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 864.1 km
Duration: 5h 50m

What companies run services between Douala, Cameroon and Cotonou, 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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