There are 5 ways to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, 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 Elmina Castletaxi
1h 45m$165–290Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tema to Cape Coastbus
7h 29m$16–20Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Accra-ACC to Elmina Castle159.3 km
2h 45mDrive 159.3 km
- Drive from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castlecar 159.3 km
2h 45m$21–31Bus via Circle
- Take the bus from Tema to Cape Coastbus
7h 38m$16–20
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Takoradi Airport (TKD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle is to bus which costs $16 - $20 and takes 7h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 45m and costs $160 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle. However, there are services departing from Airport Second and arriving at Cape Coast via Okponglo, Abeka Lapaz and Tema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 29m.
The distance between Accra Airport (ACC) and Elmina Castle is 264 km. The road distance is 159.3 km.
The best way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle without a car is to bus which takes 7h 29m and costs $16 - $20.
It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle, including transfers.
Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Tema station.
Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Cape Coast station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle is 159 km. It takes approximately 2h 45m to drive from Accra Airport (ACC) to Elmina Castle.
There are 44+ hotels available in Elmina Castle.
What companies run services between Accra Airport (ACC), Ghana and Elmina Castle, Ghana?
Intercity STC Coaches operates a bus from Tema to Cape Coast once daily. Tickets cost $9–10 and the journey takes 4h 15m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Takoradi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $120–250
- Website
- flypassionair.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Takoradi Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–330
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tema to Cape Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tema to Cape Coast
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–10
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Accra-ACC to Elmina Castle
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Estimated price
- $35–45
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Accra Airport (ACC) and Elmina Castle. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

