Buses to Tamale
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Tamale, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tamale to Kumasi | Ghana | 314 km (195 mi) | about 5 h 53 min |
| Tamale to Ho | Ghana | 343 km (213 mi) | about 6 h 24 min |
| Tamale to Obuase | Ghana | 367 km (228 mi) | about 6 h 50 min |
| Tamale to Koforidua | Ghana | 373 km (232 mi) | about 6 h 57 min |
| Tamale to Atsiaman | Ghana | 416 km (258 mi) | about 7 h 42 min |
| Tamale to Ashaiman | Ghana | 421 km (262 mi) | about 7 h 48 min |
| Tamale to Medina Estates | Ghana | 422 km (262 mi) | about 7 h 49 min |
| Tamale to Tema | Ghana | 425 km (264 mi) | about 7 h 52 min |
| Tamale to Twifu Praso | Ghana | 428 km (266 mi) | about 7 h 56 min |
| Tamale to Amanfrom | Ghana | 433 km (269 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Tamale to Accra | Ghana | 433 km (269 mi) | about 8 h 1 min |
| Tamale to Cape Coast | Ghana | 480 km (298 mi) | about 8 h 51 min |
| Tamale to Takoradi | Ghana | 511 km (317 mi) | about 9 h 25 min |
| Tamale to Sekondi | Ghana | 506 km (314 mi) | about 9 h 20 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- 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.