Douala to Yaoundé by train
Yaoundé lies 202 km (126 mi) east of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Cameroon rail, over roughly 247 km (153 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Douala | Yaoundé | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 726 m (2,382 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Stations on record | Bessengue train station | Yaoundé train station |
Where to book trains from Douala to Yaoundé
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Staying in Yaoundé
Our booking partner lists 502 places to stay in Yaoundé. Of the 177 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (103), and 3 are five-star. Across 11 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.3 out of 10. Guests have left 2,282 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Yaoundé from Douala?
202 km (126 mi) in a straight line, east of Douala; by road roughly 247 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Douala to Yaoundé by train?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala and Yaoundé?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where can I stay in Yaoundé?
Our booking partner lists 502 places to stay in Yaoundé, bookable on this site.
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.