There are 5 ways to get from Tamale to Lagos 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 Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS)plane TML - LOS
4h 6m$82–444Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
22h 22m$31–93Bus 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
22h 1m$50–64Drive 720.3 km
- Drive from Tamale to Lagoscar 720.3 km
12h 8m$95–137Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
27h 50m$49–93
Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tamale to Lagos is to bus via Godomey which costs $50 - $65 and takes 22h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Tamale to Lagos is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $80 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamale to Lagos. However, there are services departing from Tamale and arriving at Jibowu via Circle Bus station and Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 1m.
The distance between Tamale and Lagos is 606 km. The road distance is 720.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamale to Lagos without a car is to bus via Godomey which takes 22h 1m and costs $50 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 6m to get from Tamale to Lagos, including transfers.
Tamale to Lagos bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Tamale station.
The best way to get from Tamale to Lagos is to fly which takes 4h 6m and costs $80 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Godomey, which costs $50 - $65 and takes 22h 1m.
Tamale to Lagos bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Accra Main station.
Lagos is 1h ahead of Tamale. It is currently 7:33 PM in Tamale and 8:33 PM in Lagos.
What companies run services between Tamale, Ghana and Lagos, Nigeria?
Africa World Airlines, Passion Air, and Air Cote D'Ivoire fly from Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamale to Lagos via Accra Main, Circle Bus station, Cotonou, Jibowu, Yaba, and Oyingbo in around 22h 1m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Tamale to Lagos via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–900
- 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
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
Bus from Tamale to Accra Main
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
Bus from Tamale to Accra Main
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 57m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $19–21
- Schedules at
- stcgh.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Tamale to Lagos is 720 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Tamale to Lagos.
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