How to get from Accra to Tamale
3 ways, 433 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.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 38m | GH₵890–1,390 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 10h 1m | GH₵340–450 estimated |
| Taxi | 10h 1m | GH₵2,250–3,380 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 Tamale?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 38m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 433 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Accra to Tamale?
- Drive is the cheapest, from GH₵340. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Accra to Tamale?
- About 1h 15m in the air (ACC → TML), about 4h 38m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run GH₵890–1,390; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Tamale from Accra by road?
- About 625 km, roughly 10h 1m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around GH₵340–450; tolls and parking are extra.