There are 3 ways to get from Tema to Tamale by plane, bus, or car
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Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML) flights
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The cheapest way to get from Tema to Tamale is to bus which costs $19 - $21 and takes 12h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Tema to Tamale is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Tema to Tamale. However, there are services departing from Ashaiman and arriving at Tamale via Accra Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 52m.
The distance between Tema and Tamale is 486 km. The road distance is 541.7 km.
The best way to get from Tema to Tamale without a car is to bus which takes 12h 52m and costs $19 - $21.
It takes approximately 3h 20m to get from Tema to Tamale, including transfers.
Tema to Tamale bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Accra Main station.
The best way to get from Tema to Tamale is to fly which takes 3h 20m and costs $150 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $19 - $21 and takes 12h 52m.
Tema to Tamale bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Tamale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tema to Tamale is 542 km. It takes approximately 8h 52m to drive from Tema to Tamale.
What companies run services between Tema, Ghana and Tamale, 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
- Website
- flypassionair.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–350
- 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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