Yaoundé to Douala by train
Douala lies 202 km (126 mi) west of Yaoundé, 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.
| Yaoundé | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
| Stations on record | Yaoundé train station | Bessengue train station |
Where to book trains from Yaoundé to Douala
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Staying in Douala
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala. Of the 229 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (146). Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 4,669 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Douala from Yaoundé?
202 km (126 mi) in a straight line, west of Yaoundé; by road roughly 247 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Douala 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 Yaoundé and Douala?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where can I stay in Douala?
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala, 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 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.