There are 4 ways to get from Accra to Elmina 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, taxi
best- Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Takoradi Airport (TKD)plane ACC - TKD
- Take the taxi from Takoradi Airport (TKD) to Elminataxi
3h 8m$160–285Drive 154.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Accra to Elminacar 154.3 km
2h 42m$21–30Line 211 bus, bus
- Take the bus from Neoplan to Tema Main Harbourbus 211
- Take the bus from Tema to Cape Coastbus
7hTaxi
- Take the taxi from Accra to Elminataxi 154.3 km
2h 42m$140–180
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Takoradi Airport (TKD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Accra to Elmina is to drive which costs $20 - $30 and takes 2h 42m.
The fastest way to get from Accra to Elmina is to drive which takes 2h 42m and costs $20 - $30.
No, there is no direct bus from Accra to Elmina. However, there are services departing from Neoplan and arriving at Cape Coast via Tema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h.
The distance between Accra and Elmina is 272 km. The road distance is 154.3 km.
The best way to get from Accra to Elmina without a car is to line 211 bus and bus which takes 7h and costs .
It takes approximately 3h 8m to get from Accra to Elmina, including transfers.
Accra to Elmina bus services, operated by AMA Department of Transport, depart from Neoplan station.
Accra to Elmina bus services, operated by AMA Department of Transport, arrive at Tema Main Harbour station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Elmina is 154 km. It takes approximately 2h 42m to drive from Accra to Elmina.
There are 47+ hotels available in Elmina.
What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Elmina, Ghana?
You can take a bus from Neoplan to Elmina via Tema Main Harbour, Tema, and Cape Coast in around 7h.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Takoradi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Phone
- +233 (0) 302 665 951
- info@ama.gov.gh
- Website
- AMA - Metro Transport
Bus from Neoplan to Tema Main Harbour
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 18m
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Website
- AMA - Metro Transport
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