How to get from Accra to Elmina
2 ways, 138 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Thursday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
2 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 3h 43m | GH₵95–130 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 3h 43m | GH₵640–960 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Accra to Elmina?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 3h 43m door to door. The straight-line distance is 138 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Accra to Elmina?
- Drive is the cheapest, from GH₵95. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How far is Elmina from Accra by road?
- About 178 km, roughly 3h 43m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around GH₵95–130; tolls and parking are extra.