How to get from Penang to Elmina
3 ways, 284 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 11m | RM230–350 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 5h 23m | RM70–90 estimated |
| Taxi | 5h 23m | RM455–690 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 Penang to Elmina?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 11m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 284 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Penang to Elmina?
- Drive is the cheapest, from RM70. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Penang to Elmina?
- About 1h 2m in the air (PEN → SZB), about 4h 11m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run RM230–350; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Elmina from Penang by road?
- About 346 km, roughly 5h 23m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around RM70–90; tolls and parking are extra.