There are 6 ways to get from Tamale to Nigeria 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 to Lagos
best- Fly from Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS)plane TML - LOS
3h 51m$92–484Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Jibowubus
21h 5m$30–93Bus 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 Maza Maza Internationalbus
20h 35m$49–64Drive 720.3 km
- Drive from Tamale to Lagoscar 720.3 km
12h 8m$95–137Fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Fly from Tamale (TML) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane TML - ABV
7h 12m$341–812Bus #2
- Take the bus from Tamale to Accra Mainbus
- Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
26h 33m$48–93
Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tamale to Nigeria is to bus via Godomey which costs $45 - $65 and takes 20h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Tamale to Nigeria is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $90 - $490.
No, there is no direct bus from Tamale to Nigeria. However, there are services departing from Tamale and arriving at Maza Maza International via Circle Bus station and Cotonou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 35m.
The distance between Tamale and Nigeria is 606 km. The road distance is 720.3 km.
The best way to get from Tamale to Nigeria without a car is to bus via Godomey which takes 20h 35m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 51m to get from Tamale to Nigeria, including transfers.
Tamale to Nigeria bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, depart from Tamale station.
The best way to get from Tamale to Nigeria is to fly which takes 3h 51m and costs $90 - $490. Alternatively, you can bus via Godomey, which costs $45 - $65 and takes 20h 35m.
Tamale to Nigeria bus services, operated by Intercity STC Coaches, arrive at Accra Main station.
Nigeria is 1h ahead of Tamale. It is currently 7:17 AM in Tamale and 8:17 AM in Nigeria.
What companies run services between Tamale, Ghana and Nigeria?
Africa World Airlines, Passion Air, and two other airlines fly from Tamale (TML) to Lagos (LOS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Tamale to Lagos via Accra Main, Circle Bus station, Cotonou, and Maza Maza in around 20h 35m.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Tamale to Lagos via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 32m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–800
Flights from Tamale to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Accra
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $360–850
- 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 Nigeria is 720 km. It takes approximately 12h 8m to drive from Tamale to Nigeria.
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