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

The cheapest way to get from Ouagadougou to Douala is to bus via Ouagadougou which costs $148 - $153 and takes 39h 44m.

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

The fastest way to get from Ouagadougou to Douala is to fly which takes 8h 39m and costs $650 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Ouagadougou and Douala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ouagadougou to Douala. However, there are services departing from Ouagadougou and arriving at Bd de la Liberté via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 16m.

How far is it from Ouagadougou to Douala?

The distance between Ouagadougou and Douala is 1980 km. The road distance is 1959.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Douala without a car is to bus which takes 32h 16m and costs $130 - $160.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m to get from Ouagadougou to Douala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ouagadougou to Douala bus from?

Ouagadougou to Douala bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Ouagadougou station.

Bus or fly from Ouagadougou to Douala?

The best way to get from Ouagadougou to Douala is to bus which takes 32h 16m and costs $130 - $160. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $650 - $1,300 and takes 8h 39m.

Where does the Ouagadougou to Douala bus arrive?

Ouagadougou to Douala bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.

What is the time difference between Ouagadougou and Douala?

Douala is 1h ahead of Ouagadougou. It is currently 6:20 AM in Ouagadougou and 7:20 AM in Douala.

Can I drive from Ouagadougou to Douala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ouagadougou to Douala is 1959 km. It takes approximately 33h 27m to drive from Ouagadougou to Douala.

Where can I stay near Douala?

There are 602+ hotels available in Douala.

Ouagadougou to Douala - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Ouagadougou to Douala by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Yaounde, bus
best
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Yaounde (NSI)plane OUA - NSI
2. Take the bus from Yaoundé to Doualabus
10h 43m
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bd de la Libertébus
32h 16m
$132–153
Drive 1,959.4 km
1. Drive from Ouagadougou to Doualacar 1,959.4 km
33h 27m
$198–286
Fly to Douala International Airport
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Douala International Airport (DLA)plane OUA - DLA
8h 39m
$650–1,300
Fly to Calabar, bus
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Calabar (CBQ)plane OUA - CBQ
2. Take the bus from Calabar to Bd de la Libertébus
25h 51m
$441–1,122
Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane OUA - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Bd de la Libertébus
26h 15m
$219–547
Bus via Ouagadougou
1. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Bd de la Libertébus
39h 44m
$148–152

Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Yaounde (NSI) flights

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6h 12mAverage Duration

$743Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,980.2 km
Duration: 10h 43m

What companies run services between Ouagadougou, Burkina Faso and Douala, Cameroon?

You can take a bus from Ouagadougou to Bd de la Liberté via Cotonou in around 32h 16m. Alternatively, Air Algérie, Kenya Airways, and Air Cote D'Ivoire fly from Ouagadougou Airport (OUA) to Douala International Airport (DLA) twice a week.

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