There are 4 ways to get from Accra to Lagos Island by plane, bus, 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 Lagos (LOS)plane ACC - LOS
3h 36m$176–219Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
15h 24m$30–80Bus via Godomey
- Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza Internationalbus
9h 3m$32–44Drive 463.1 km
- Drive from Accra to Lagoscar 463.1 km
7h 5m$69–100
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Accra to Lagos Island is to bus via Godomey which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Accra to Lagos Island is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $170 - $220.
No, there is no direct bus from Accra station to Lagos Island. However, there are services departing from Circle Bus station and arriving at Maza Maza International via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.
The distance between Accra and Lagos Island is 426 km. The road distance is 463.1 km.
The best way to get from Accra to Lagos Island without a car is to bus via Godomey which takes 9h 3m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 36m to get from Accra to Lagos Island, including transfers.
Accra to Lagos Island bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Circle Bus station.
The best way to get from Accra to Lagos Island is to fly which takes 3h 36m and costs $170 - $220. Alternatively, you can bus via Godomey, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 9h 3m.
Accra to Lagos Island bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.
Lagos Island is 1h ahead of Accra. It is currently 10:49 PM in Accra and 11:49 PM in Lagos Island.
What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Lagos Island, 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 Marina via Cotonou, Maza Maza, and Mile 2 in around 9h 3m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–700
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–200
- Website
- flylevel.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–550
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–550
- Website
- flyunitednigeria.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–230
- Website
- ibomair.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–370
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 25m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $230–650
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $19–27
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza International
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowu
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $28–80
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Lagos Island is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Accra to Lagos Island.
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