Day trip from Buea to Douala
Douala lies 53 km (33 mi) east of Buea, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 53 km (33 mi) apart, Douala is a realistic day trip from Buea: about 51 min each way by road.
| Buea | Douala | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 140,533 | 1.3 million |
| Elevation | 859 m (2,818 ft) | 19 m (62 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Douala
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Staying in Douala
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala. Of the 229 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (146). Across 19 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.6 out of 10. Guests have left 4,669 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Douala from Buea?
53 km (33 mi) in a straight line, east of Buea; by road roughly 64 km (40 mi).
How long does it take to get from Buea to Douala by road?
About 51 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Buea and Douala?
No, both are on Africa/Douala at the moment.
Where can I stay in Douala?
Our booking partner lists 505 places to stay in Douala, 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.