Day trip from Buea to Bafoussam
Bafoussam lies 197 km (122 mi) north-east of Buea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 197 km (122 mi) apart, Bafoussam is a realistic day trip from Buea: about 3 h 12 min each way by road.
| Buea | Bafoussam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 140,533 | 373,268 |
| Elevation | 859 m (2,818 ft) | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
What to see in Bafoussam
| Sight | Visitors a year | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Bafoussam chiefdom museum | 1 | — |
The busiest is Bafoussam chiefdom museum at 1 visitors. Figures are the latest each site has published, so they are not all for the same year.
Where to book tours and tickets in Bafoussam
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Staying in Bafoussam
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Common questions
How far is Bafoussam from Buea?
197 km (122 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Buea; by road roughly 240 km (149 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buea to Bafoussam by road?
About 3 h 12 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buea and Bafoussam?
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.