Day trip from Douala to Foumban
Foumban lies 229 km (142 mi) north-east of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 229 km (142 mi) apart, Foumban is a realistic day trip from Douala: about 3 h 43 min each way by road.
| Douala | Foumban | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 130,287 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 ft) | 1,179 m (3,868 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
What to see in Foumban
UNESCO World Heritage in the city: Museum of the Bamoun Kings.
Where to book tours and tickets in Foumban
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Foumban
Live rooms and prices for Foumban are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Foumban
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Foumban from Douala?
229 km (142 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Douala; by road roughly 279 km (173 mi).
How long does it take to get from Douala to Foumban by road?
About 3 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala and Foumban?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
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.