There are 4 ways to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale by plane, 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
best- Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML)plane ACC - TML
1h 20m$152–287Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus
12h 23m$20–22Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Accra-ACC to Tamale559.5 km
9h 7mDrive 559.5 km
- Drive from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamalecar 559.5 km
9h 7m$74–107
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Tamale (TML) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale is to bus which costs $20 - $22 and takes 12h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $150 - $290.
No, there is no direct bus from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale. However, there are services departing from Airport Second and arriving at Tamale via Accra Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 23m.
The distance between Accra Airport (ACC) and Tamale is 464 km. The road distance is 559.5 km.
The best way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale without a car is to bus which takes 12h 23m and costs $20 - $22.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale, including transfers.
Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Accra Main station.
The best way to get from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $150 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $20 - $22 and takes 12h 23m.
Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Tamale station.
Yes, the driving distance between Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale is 560 km. It takes approximately 9h 7m to drive from Accra Airport (ACC) to Tamale.
What companies run services between Accra Airport (ACC), 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 $20–22 and the journey takes 10h 57m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–270
- Website
- flypassionair.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–300
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Accra Main to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $20–22
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
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There are 19+ hotels available in Tamale.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Accra Airport (ACC) and Tamale. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.

