Day trip from Yola to Bama
Bama lies 289 km (180 mi) north-east of Yola, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
At 289 km (180 mi) apart, Bama is a realistic day trip from Yola: about 4 h 42 min each way by road.
| Yola | Bama | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 460,000 | 118,121 |
| Elevation | 180 m (591 ft) | 330 m (1,083 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
Where to book tours and tickets in Bama
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Bama
Live rooms and prices for Bama are in the search below.
Book a hotel in Bama
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Bama from Yola?
289 km (180 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Yola; by road roughly 353 km (219 mi).
How long does it take to get from Yola to Bama by road?
About 4 h 42 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Yola and Bama?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos 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.