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How to get fromAccra to Lagosby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Accra to Lagos by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS)plane plane ACC - LOS
    3h 36m
    $177–228

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus bus
    10h 25m
    $12–69

  3. Bus via Godomey

    1. Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus bus
    2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus bus
    10h 4m
    $32–43

  4. Drive  463.1 km

    1. Drive from Accra to Lagoscar car 463.1 km
    7h 5m
    $61–88

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus bus
    15h 25m
    $30–80

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) flights

Calendar55Weekly Planes
Duration1h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 428.4 km
  • Duration: 3h 36m

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

United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace, and five other airlines fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Circle Bus station to Lagos via Cotonou, Jibowu, Yaba, and Oyingbo in around 10h 4m.

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