There are 5 ways to get from Tamale to Abuja by plane, bus, car, or shuttle
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 Tamale (TML) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane TML - ABV
7h 17m$340–962Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
30h 5m$61–153Bus via Godomey
- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Circle Bus station to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
29h 44m$81–125Drive 1,109.5 km
- Drive from Tamale to Abujacar 1,109.5 km
20h 4m$146–211Bus, shuttle
- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
- Take a shuttle bus from Lagos Jibowu to Abuja
37h 2m$107–113
Tamale (TML) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Tamale to Abuja is to bus via Godomey which costs $80 - $130 and takes 29h 44m.
The fastest way to get from Tamale to Abuja is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $340 - $1,000.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamale to Abuja. However, there are services departing from Tamale and arriving at Abuja via Circle Bus station, Cotonou and Jibowu Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 44m.
The distance between Tamale and Abuja is 940 km. The road distance is 1109.5 km.
The best way to get from Tamale to Abuja without a car is to bus via Godomey which takes 29h 44m and costs $80 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 17m to get from Tamale to Abuja, including transfers.
Tamale to Abuja bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Tamale station.
The best way to get from Tamale to Abuja is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus via Godomey, which costs $80 - $130 and takes 29h 44m.
Tamale to Abuja bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Accra Main station.
Abuja is 1h ahead of Tamale. It is currently 4:58 PM in Tamale and 5:58 PM in Abuja.
What companies run services between Tamale, Ghana and Abuja, Nigeria?
Africa World Airlines, Passion Air, and United Nigeria Airlines fly from Tamale (TML) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamale to Abuja via Accra Main, Circle Bus station, Cotonou, Jibowu, Jibowu Terminal, and Abuja in around 29h 44m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Tamale to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $370–1,000
- Phone
- +233 55 7943606
- [email protected]
- Website
- stc.gov.gh
Bus from Tamale to Accra Main
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
Bus from Tamale to Accra Main
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
Bus from Tamale to Accra Main
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–22
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Tamale to Abuja is 1109 km. It takes approximately 20h 4m to drive from Tamale to Abuja.
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