There are 3 ways to get from Accra to Northern by plane, bus, or car
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Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Accra to Northern is to bus which costs $19 - $21 and takes 10h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Accra to Northern is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $140 - $290.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Accra Main and arriving at Tamale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 57m.
The distance between Accra and Northern is 464 km. The road distance is 565.5 km.
The best way to get from Accra to Northern without a car is to bus which takes 10h 57m and costs $19 - $21.
It takes approximately 2h 35m to get from Accra to Northern, including transfers.
Accra to Northern bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Accra Main station.
The best way to get from Accra to Northern is to fly which takes 2h 35m and costs $140 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $21 and takes 10h 57m.
Accra to Northern bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Tamale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Northern is 566 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Accra to Northern.
What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Northern, Ghana?
Africa World Airlines and Passion Air fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Intercity STC Coaches operates a bus from Accra Main to Tamale twice daily. Tickets cost $19–21 and the journey takes 10h 57m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–280
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- info@stc.gov.gh
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Accra Main to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
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