There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Tamale 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 Tamale (TML)plane LOS - TML
3h 55m$70–374Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Accrabus
- Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus
22h 13m$29–91Drive 723.7 km
- Drive from Lagos to Tamalecar 723.7 km
11h 55m$96–138Bus via Accra
- Take the bus from Lagos Jibowu to Accrabus
- Take the bus from Accra Main to Tamalebus
27h 24m$46–91
Lagos (LOS) to Tamale (TML) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Tamale is to bus which costs $29 - $95 and takes 22h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Tamale is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $380.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Tamale. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Tamale via Accra Main. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 13m.
The distance between Lagos and Tamale is 607 km. The road distance is 723.7 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Tamale without a car is to bus which takes 22h 13m and costs $29 - $95.
It takes approximately 3h 55m to get from Lagos to Tamale, including transfers.
Lagos to Tamale bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Tamale is to fly which takes 3h 55m and costs $70 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $95 and takes 22h 13m.
Lagos to Tamale bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Accra station.
Tamale is 1h behind Lagos. It is currently 3:41 AM in Lagos and 2:41 AM in Tamale.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Tamale, Ghana?
Africa World Airlines, United Nigeria Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Tamale (TML) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Oyingbo to Tamale via Yaba, Jibowu, and Accra Main in around 22h 13m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Lagos to Tamale via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $330–800
- Website
- flypassionair.com
Flights from Lagos to Tamale via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Sunday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $60–360
- 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 Accra Main to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
Bus from Accra Main to Tamale
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Lagos Jibowu to Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 14h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $27–70
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, How to get from Southend Airport into central London, and How to get from Stansted Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Tamale is 724 km. It takes approximately 11h 55m to drive from Lagos to Tamale.
There are 19+ hotels available in Tamale.