Day trip from Douala to Bafoussam
Bafoussam lies 178 km (110 mi) north-east of Douala, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 178 km (110 mi) apart, Bafoussam is a realistic day trip from Douala: about 2 h 53 min each way by road.
| Douala | Bafoussam | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 373,268 |
| Elevation | 19 m (62 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 Douala?
178 km (110 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Douala; by road roughly 217 km (135 mi).
How long does it take to get from Douala to Bafoussam by road?
About 2 h 53 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Douala 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.