There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Kumasi 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 Lagos (LOS) to Kumasi Airport (KMS)plane LOS - KMS
3h 2m$72–463Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Accrabus
- Take the bus from Tema to Kumasibus
18h 30m$23–85Drive 661.6 km
- Drive from Lagos to Kumasicar 661.6 km
10h 13m$87–126Bus via Accra
- Take the bus from Lagos Jibowu to Accrabus
- Take the bus from Tema to Kumasibus
23h 54m$41–95
Lagos (LOS) to Kumasi Airport (KMS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Kumasi is to bus which costs $22 - $85 and takes 18h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Kumasi is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $70 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Kumasi. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Kumasi via Neoplan and Tema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.
The distance between Lagos and Kumasi is 565 km. The road distance is 661.6 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Kumasi without a car is to bus which takes 18h 30m and costs $22 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Lagos to Kumasi, including transfers.
Lagos to Kumasi bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Kumasi is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $70 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $85 and takes 18h 30m.
Lagos to Kumasi bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Accra station.
Kumasi is 1h behind Lagos. It is currently 1:40 AM in Lagos and 12:40 AM in Kumasi.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Kumasi, Ghana?
Africa World Airlines, World Ticket, and three other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kumasi Airport (KMS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Kumasi via Oyingbo, Yaba, Jibowu, Accra, Neoplan, Tema Main Harbour, and Tema in around 18h 30m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Lagos to Kumasi Airport via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 24m
- When
- Thursday, Tuesday, Saturday, Sunday, Monday, and Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $70–900
- Website
- flypassionair.com
Flights from Lagos to Kumasi Airport via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–850
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–70
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tema to Kumasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tema to Kumasi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11–13
- Schedules at
- stc.gov.gh
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Lagos Jibowu to Accra
- 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 Lagos to Kumasi is 662 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Lagos to Kumasi.
There are 147+ hotels available in Kumasi.