There are 7 ways to get from Zaria to Accra by taxi, plane, train, 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.
Taxi to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, fly to Kotoka International Airport
best- Take the taxi from Zaria to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)taxi
- Fly from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane KAN - ACC
6h 53m$424–1,116Taxi, train, bus
cheapest- Take the taxi from Zaria to Kaduna- Rigasataxi
- Take the train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Kudwatrain
- Take the bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Accrabus
25h 28m$52–150Drive 1,286.1 km
- Drive from Zaria to Accracar 1,286.1 km
18h 20m$169–245Taxi, shuttle, bus
- Take the taxi from Zaria to Kadunataxi
- Take a shuttle bus from Kaduna to Iyana Ipaja
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Circle Bus stationbus
29h 23m$62–77Taxi, train to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, fly to Kotoka International Airport
- Take the taxi from Zaria to Kaduna- Rigasataxi
- Take the train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Abujatrain
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane ABV - ACC
12h 16m$200–298Taxi to Yakubu Gowon Airport, fly to Kotoka International Airport
- Take the taxi from Zaria to Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS)taxi
- Fly from Yakubu Gowon Airport (JOS) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC)plane JOS - ACC
9h 16m$78–358Taxi, train to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, fly to Lomé–Tokoin Airport, bus
- Take the taxi from Zaria to Kaduna- Rigasataxi
- Take the train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Abujatrain
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Lomé–Tokoin Airport (LFW)plane ABV - LFW
- Take the bus from Gare de Lomé to Circle Bus stationbus
17h$90–440
Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Kotoka International Airport (ACC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Zaria to Accra is to taxi and shuttle and bus which costs $60 - $80 and takes 29h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Zaria to Accra is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 53m and costs $420 - $1,200.
The distance between Zaria and Accra is 1359 km. The road distance is 1286.1 km.
The best way to get from Zaria to Accra without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 25h 28m and costs $50 - $150.
It takes approximately 6h 53m to get from Zaria to Accra, including transfers.
Accra is 1h behind Zaria. It is currently 9:04 AM in Zaria and 8:04 AM in Accra.
Yes, the driving distance between Zaria to Accra is 1286 km. It takes approximately 18h 20m to drive from Zaria to Accra.
There are 1576+ hotels available in Accra.
What companies run services between Zaria, Nigeria and Accra, Ghana?
There is no direct connection from Zaria to Accra. However, you can take the taxi to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) airport, fly to Kotoka International Airport (ACC), walk to Airport First, then take the line 383 bus to Children's Park First. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Kaduna- Rigasa, take the train to Kudwa, take the taxi to Abuja, take the bus to Jibowu Terminal, walk to Jibowu, then take the bus to Accra.
- Website
- flyafricaworld.com
Flights from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport to Kotoka International Airport via Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–1,100
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Kotoka International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–750
Flights from Yakubu Gowon Airport to Kotoka International Airport via Lagos
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–330
- Phone
- +(234) 90 600 30 422
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Kudwa
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 41m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–8
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–4
- Business
- $4–6
- First
- $5–8
- Economy
- $3
- Business Class
- $5
- First Class
- $7
Train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–5
- Business
- $4–7
- First
- $6–9
- Economy
- $3
- Business Class
- $5
- First Class
- $7
Train from Kaduna- Rigasa to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–5
- Business
- $4–7
- First
- $6–9
- Economy
- $3
- Business Class
- $5
- First Class
- $7
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Abuja to Jibowu Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 56m
- Estimated price
- $6–28
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