Accra to Kumasi by train
Kumasi lies 202 km (125 mi) north-west of Accra, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 2 h 54 min at the speeds typical of Ghana rail, over roughly 246 km (153 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Accra | Kumasi | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Ghana | Ghana |
| Population | 2 million | 2.5 million |
| Elevation | 33 m (108 ft) | 270 m (886 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) | UTC+0 (Africa/Accra) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Accra to Kumasi
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Staying in Kumasi
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi. Of the 107 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (64), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 1,641 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Kumasi from Accra?
202 km (125 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Accra; by road roughly 246 km (153 mi).
How long does it take to get from Accra to Kumasi by train?
About 2 h 54 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Accra and Kumasi?
No, both are on Africa/Accra at the moment.
Where can I stay in Kumasi?
Our booking partner lists 160 places to stay in Kumasi, bookable on this site.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.