Driving from Buea to Kumba
Kumba lies 58 km (36 mi) north-east of Buea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 53 min without stops, over roughly 71 km (44 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Buea | Kumba | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 140,533 | 225,046 |
| Elevation | 859 m (2,818 ft) | 244 m (801 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book car hire from Buea to Kumba
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Staying in Kumba
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Common questions
How far is Kumba from Buea?
58 km (36 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buea; by road roughly 71 km (44 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buea to Kumba by car?
About 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buea and Kumba?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.