There are 4 ways to get from Kumasi to Elmina Castle by bus, taxi, car, or plane
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Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Adum to Takoradibus
- Take the taxi from Takoradi to Elmina Castletaxi
6h 44m$40–52Drive 221.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kumasi to Elmina Castlecar 221.1 km
3h 21m$29–42Taxi
- Take the taxi from Kumasi to Elmina Castletaxi 221.1 km
3h 21m$100–130Fly, taxi
- Fly from Kumasi Airport (KMS) to Takoradi Airport (TKD)plane KMS - TKD
- Take the taxi from Takoradi Airport (TKD) to Elmina Castletaxi
4h 32m$301–609
Kumasi Airport (KMS) to Takoradi Airport (TKD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kumasi to Elmina Castle is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kumasi to Elmina Castle is to drive which takes 3h 21m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Kumasi and Elmina Castle is 329 km. The road distance is 221.1 km.
The best way to get from Kumasi to Elmina Castle without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 6h 44m and costs $40 - $55.
It takes approximately 6h 44m to get from Kumasi to Elmina Castle, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kumasi to Elmina Castle is 221 km. It takes approximately 3h 21m to drive from Kumasi to Elmina Castle.
There are 40+ hotels available in Elmina Castle.
What companies run services between Kumasi, Ghana and Elmina Castle, Ghana?
There is no direct connection from Kumasi to Elmina Castle. However, you can take the bus to Takoradi then take the taxi to Elmina Castle. Alternatively, you can drive from Kumasi to Elmina Castle in around 3h 21m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Kumasi Airport to Takoradi Airport via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 28m
- When
- Saturday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $65–450
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Adum to Takoradi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–12
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
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