How to get from Kumasi to Tamale
3 ways, 314 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Drivebest | 6h 1m | GH₵205–270 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 6h 1m | GH₵1,350–2,030 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 3m | GH₵790–1,230 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 Kumasi to Tamale?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 6h 1m door to door. The straight-line distance is 314 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Kumasi to Tamale?
- Drive is the cheapest, from GH₵205. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Kumasi to Tamale?
- About 33 min in the air (KMS → ACC), about 6h 3m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run GH₵790–1,230; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Tamale from Kumasi by road?
- About 375 km, roughly 6h 1m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around GH₵205–270; tolls and parking are extra.