Day trip from Foumban to Bamenda
Bamenda lies 87 km (54 mi) west of Foumban, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 87 km (54 mi) apart, Bamenda is a realistic day trip from Foumban: about 1 h 25 min each way by road.
| Foumban | Bamenda | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 130,287 | 420,445 |
| Elevation | 1,179 m (3,868 ft) | 1,258 m (4,127 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bamenda
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Staying in Bamenda
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bamenda. Of the 6 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (6). Guests have left 6 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Bamenda
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Common questions
How far is Bamenda from Foumban?
87 km (54 mi) in a straight line, west of Foumban; by road roughly 106 km (66 mi).
How long does it take to get from Foumban to Bamenda by road?
About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Foumban and Bamenda?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where can I stay in Bamenda?
Our booking partner lists 6 places to stay in Bamenda, 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.