What is the cheapest way to get from Accra to Calabar?

The cheapest way to get from Accra to Calabar is to bus via Lagos which costs $55 - $130 and takes 25h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accra to Calabar?

The fastest way to get from Accra to Calabar is to fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $75 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Accra and Calabar?

No, there is no direct bus from Accra to Calabar. However, there are services departing from Accra and arriving at Calabar via Lagos Maza Maza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

How far is it from Accra to Calabar?

The distance between Accra and Calabar is 1012 km. The road distance is 1175.1 km.

How do I travel from Accra to Calabar without a car?

The best way to get from Accra to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $121.

How long does it take to get from Accra to Calabar?

It takes approximately 9h 26m to get from Accra to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accra to Calabar bus from?

Accra to Calabar bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Accra station.

Bus or fly from Accra to Calabar?

The best way to get from Accra to Calabar is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $121. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $75 - $450 and takes 6h 10m.

Where does the Accra to Calabar bus arrive?

Accra to Calabar bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Maza Maza International station.

What is the time difference between Accra and Calabar?

Calabar is 1h ahead of Accra. It is currently 5:19 PM in Accra and 6:19 PM in Calabar.

Can I drive from Accra to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Calabar is 1175 km. It takes approximately 17h 21m to drive from Accra to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 10+ hotels available in Calabar.

Accra to Calabar - 9 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Accra to Calabar by plane, taxi, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Kotoka International Airport to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
best
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane ACC - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
9h 26m
$207–368
Bus via Lagos
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
25h 45m
$58–126
Bus
1. Take the bus from Accra to Maza Maza Internationalbus
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Calabarbus
20h 15m
$120
Drive 1,175.1 km
1. Drive from Accra to Calabarcar 1,175.1 km
17h 21m
$155–223
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane ACC - PHC
2. Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
9h 29m
$182–1,491
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane ACC - QUO
2. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
7h 56m
$84–455
Bus to Lagos, fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
2. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane LOS - QUO
3. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
13h 5m
$134–507
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Enugu, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Enugu (ENU)plane ACC - ENU
2. Take the bus from Enugu to Ababus
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
12h 48m
Fly Kotoka International Airport to Calabar
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Calabar (CBQ)plane ACC - CBQ
6h 10m
$79–450

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Imo State Airport (QOW) flights

23Weekly Planes

4h 37mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Accra to Calabar.

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Distance: 1,011.9 km
Duration: 9h 26m

What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Calabar, Nigeria?

You can take a bus from Accra to Calabar via Lagos Maza Maza in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, Africa World Airlines and Ibom Air fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Calabar (CBQ) twice a week.

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