There are 4 ways to get from Nigeria 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
17h 13m$22–84Drive 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
22h 24m$40–84
Lagos (LOS) to Kumasi Airport (KMS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nigeria to Kumasi is to bus which costs $22 - $85 and takes 17h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Nigeria to Kumasi is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $70 - $470.
No, there is no direct bus from Nigeria to Kumasi. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Kumasi via Neoplan and Tema. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 13m.
The distance between Nigeria and Kumasi is 565 km. The road distance is 661.6 km.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Kumasi without a car is to bus which takes 17h 13m and costs $22 - $85.
It takes approximately 3h 2m to get from Nigeria to Kumasi, including transfers.
Nigeria to Kumasi bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Kumasi is to fly which takes 3h 2m and costs $70 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $85 and takes 17h 13m.
Nigeria to Kumasi bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Accra station.
Kumasi is 1h behind Nigeria. It is currently 5:43 PM in Nigeria and 4:43 PM in Kumasi.
What companies run services between 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 Jibowu, Accra, Neoplan, Tema Main Harbour, and Tema in around 17h 13m.
- 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
- $70–800
- 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
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Yes, the driving distance between Nigeria to Kumasi is 662 km. It takes approximately 10h 13m to drive from Nigeria to Kumasi.
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