Douala to Maroua by bus
Maroua lies 888 km (551 mi) north-east of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
A coach takes about 16 h 10 min including stops, over roughly 1,083 km (673 mi) of road.
| Douala | Maroua | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 314,122 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 406 m (1,332 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book buses from Douala to Maroua
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Maroua
Live rooms and prices for Maroua are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Maroua
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Maroua from Douala?
888 km (551 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Douala; by road roughly 1,083 km (673 mi).
How long does it take to get from Douala to Maroua by bus?
About 16 h 10 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala and Maroua?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.