Day trip from Yaoundé to Buea
Buea lies 254 km (158 mi) west of Yaoundé, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 254 km (158 mi) apart, Buea is a realistic day trip from Yaoundé: about 4 h 8 min each way by road.
| Yaoundé | Buea | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Cameroon | Cameroon |
| Population | 1.3 million | 140,533 |
| Elevation | 726 m (2,382 ft) | 859 m (2,818 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) | UTC+1 (Africa/Douala) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Buea
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Staying in Buea
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Common questions
How far is Buea from Yaoundé?
254 km (158 mi) in a straight line, west of Yaoundé; by road roughly 310 km (193 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yaoundé to Buea by road?
About 4 h 8 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yaoundé and Buea?
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 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.