Banfora to Ouagadougou by train
Ouagadougou lies 400 km (248 mi) north-east of Banfora, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 45 min at the speeds typical of Burkina Faso rail, over roughly 488 km (303 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Banfora | Ouagadougou | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Burkina Faso | Burkina Faso |
| Population | 117,452 | 2.4 million |
| Elevation | 304 m (997 ft) | 299 m (981 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) | UTC+0 (Africa/Ouagadougou) |
| Stations on record | Gare de Banfora | Ouagadougou train station |
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Staying in Ouagadougou
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Ouagadougou. Of the 39 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (22), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,185 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Ouagadougou from Banfora?
400 km (248 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Banfora; by road roughly 488 km (303 mi).
How long does it take to get from Banfora to Ouagadougou by train?
About 5 h 45 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Banfora and Ouagadougou?
No, both are on Africa/Ouagadougou at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ouagadougou?
Our booking partner lists 118 places to stay in Ouagadougou, 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.