Driving from Buea to Kumbo
Kumbo lies 277 km (172 mi) north-east of Buea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
Driving takes about 4 h 13 min without stops, over roughly 338 km (210 mi) of road; add breaks, fuel and any border.
| Buea | Kumbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 140,533 | 125,124 |
| Elevation | 859 m (2,818 ft) | 1,687 m (5,535 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book car hire from Buea to Kumbo
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Staying in Kumbo
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Common questions
How far is Kumbo from Buea?
277 km (172 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buea; by road roughly 338 km (210 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buea to Kumbo by car?
About 4 h 13 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buea and Kumbo?
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.