How to get from Tamale to Kumasi
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 | 5h 39m | GH₵205–270 estimated |
| Taxifastest | 5h 39m | GH₵1,350–2,030 estimated |
| Fly | 6h 15m | 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 Tamale to Kumasi?
- The fastest way is by taxi: about 5h 39m door to door. The straight-line distance is 314 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Tamale to Kumasi?
- 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 Tamale to Kumasi?
- About 33 min in the air (TML → ACC), about 6h 15m 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 Kumasi from Tamale by road?
- About 376 km, roughly 5h 39m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around GH₵205–270; tolls and parking are extra.