There are 6 ways to get from Accra to Lagos State by plane, bus, or car
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Fly Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
best- Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS)plane ACC - LOS
3h 27m$160–232Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
9h 8m$11–70Bus via Godomey
- Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Maza Maza Internationalbus
8h 38m$31–43Drive 463.1 km
- Drive from Accra to Lagoscar 463.1 km
7h 5m$61–88Bus to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, fly to Cotonou, drive
- Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Gare de Lomébus
- Fly from Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW) to Cotonou (COO)plane LFW - COO
- Drive from Cotonou (COO) to Badagrycar
6h 13m$291–730Bus #2
- Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
14h 8m$30–70
Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Accra to Lagos State is to bus via Godomey which costs $30 - $45 and takes 8h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Accra to Lagos State is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Accra station to Lagos State. However, there are services departing from Circle Bus station and arriving at Maza Maza International via Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Accra and Lagos State is 415 km. The road distance is 463.1 km.
The best way to get from Accra to Lagos State without a car is to bus via Godomey which takes 8h 38m and costs $30 - $45.
It takes approximately 3h 27m to get from Accra to Lagos State, including transfers.
Accra to Lagos State bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, depart from Circle Bus station.
The best way to get from Accra to Lagos State is to fly which takes 3h 27m and costs $160 - $240. Alternatively, you can bus via Godomey, which costs $30 - $45 and takes 8h 38m.
Accra to Lagos State bus services, operated by STM Voyageurs, arrive at Cotonou station.
Lagos State is 1h ahead of Accra. It is currently 12:20 PM in Accra and 1:20 PM in Lagos State.
What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Lagos State, Nigeria?
United Nigeria Airlines, Air Peace, and two 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 Lagos via Cotonou and Maza Maza in around 8h 38m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kotoka International Airport to Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $180–210
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 18m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Circle Bus station to Gare de Lomé
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 33m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–21
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Lagos State is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 5m to drive from Accra to Lagos State.
There are 2327+ hotels available in Lagos State.