Cameroon Getting Around
Getting Around by Air
Getting Around by Rail
There is a rail route running from Douala to Nkongsamba, with a branch line leading off from Mbanga to Kumba. Daily trains also run from Yaoundé to Douala, with onward connections to Nkongsamba. Couchettes are available, as are first- and second-class seats. Trains usually have a restaurant car. Tickets must be booked on the day of travel.
Getting Around by Road
Bus: Modern coach services are available between Yaoundé and Douala. Bus services also exist between other main centres and more rural areas but some tend to be unreliable and are often suspended during the rainy season. Bus services also have a reputation for being dangerous; road safety is not a priority and accidents are common.
Car hire: This is expensive and limited to Douala, Yaoundé and Limbé. Cars are available with or without a driver. Roadside assistance is non-existent.
Documentation: An International Driving Permit is not a legal requirement but recommended, especially for those hiring a car. By law, a driving licence must be carried when driving; a Cameroonian licence can be obtained within 24 hours for a small fee.
Getting Around Towns and Cities
Note: Petty theft is common on trains, coaches and bush-taxis, and visitors to Cameroon who rely on public transport are urged to remain vigilant.
Journey Times
| Air | Road | Rail | |
| Douala | 0.30 | 3.00 | 4.00 |
| Garoua | 2.30 | 18.00 | - |
| Kribi | 0.45 | - | - |
| Maroua | 3.45 | 24.00 | - |
| Ngaoundéré | 2.40 | 12.00 | 10.00 |
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