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Lagos to Ghana by Road: Bus Prices & Other Details (2024)

Lagos to Ghana by Road: Bus Prices & Other Details (2024)

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It is easy to see why a lot of Nigerians see Ghana as their favourite destination when travelling to countries within Africa. Apart from the fact that the two countries share a lot of similarities in culture, food and general lifestyle, most Nigerians will choose Ghana because of the ease and various options of means of transportation to the country.

Whether you are travelling to Ghana for vacation, business or official purposes, it is always important to plan for the trip, crossing every T’s and dotting every i’s.


While acquiring the yellow card or international passport is seen as the main process involved in travelling to Ghana either by road or by air, getting the necessary details about how much you’d spend on transport fare is equally important.

With the fluctuating prices of transport systems in Nigeria, it is essential to note the different prices and terminals of buses from Nigeria to Ghana when travelling by road. The great news is, that this article brings you that. Here, we will consider prices of bus fare from Nigeria to Ghana and other basic information you’d need for the trip.

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Lagos to Ghana by Road: Bus Prices   

Just like flight tickets, the prices of bus tickets from Nigeria to Ghana vary. In fact, you can book two tickets to Ghana within one month and see a variation in prices between the tickets. The variation is a result of certain factors which include prices of fuel at the time of travel, number of buses available to travel that route at that particular time, rate of demand of the ticket and some other factors.


It has also been noted that prices of bus tickets increase during festive periods and vacations. During these periods, especially towards the end of the year, a lot of people are on the move and the rate of demand for ticket increases, and so does the prices. Note that conditions including the date and time at which bus tickets are booked do not really affect the prices of the ticket except in some few circumstances, unlike prices of flight tickets.

Let us now take a quick look at some popular road transport companies that shuffle between these countries. We will take a look at how much their bus tickets cost and the terminals they take off from.

  • ABC Transport: ABC Transport is one of the most popular road transport companies in Nigeria and is regarded among the best road companies that have traded the Nigeria-Ghana route in recent years. There is at least one bus that trend the Nigeria-Ghana route daily, although two or three buses also trend the route depending on the rate of demand. Their main terminal is located at Plot 79, Oba Kayode Akinyemi Way, Amuwo Odofin, FESTAC Bypass, Lagos state. The transport fare to Ghana is anything from N53,000.
  • CHISCO Transport: This is another popular transport company in Nigeria. For anything from N61,750, you can be sure of a comfortable road trip to Ghana. The terminal is located at Jibowu International Terminal, Jibowu, Yaba.
  • God is Good Transport: Take nothing away from this transport company. They are one of the best in terms of comfort, reliability and safety. The transport fare to Ghana is between N64,500. The terminal is located at Murtala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos.
  • Cross Country: Arguably the most popular inter-country road transport company. With anything from N53,000, you can be sure of a lovely trip from Nigeria to Ghana. The terminal is also located at Muritala Mohammed Way, Yaba, Lagos.
  • GUO Transport: Another great option when travelling to Ghana by road. The bus ticket is anything from N55,000. The terminal is located at Alafia, Lagos.

Summary of Bus Prices from Lagos to Ghana

  • ABC Transport: From N53, 000 (old price – N16, 000 – N20, 000 )
  • Chisco Transport: N61,750 (old price N15, 000 – N18, 000)
  • God is Good Transport: N64,500 (old price N20,000 – N25,000)
  • Cross Country:N53,000 (old price N17,500 – N22,000)
  • GUO Transport: N55,000 (old price N19,000 – N25,000)

PRICES LAST UPDATED: SEPTEMBER 7, 2023.

It should be noted that the “benefits” and packages involved with each road transport company vary. Although you can pick any of these buses, it is essential to consider the packages they offer and other incentives attached to the ticket which might include feeding and other basic necessities. You should also consider your budget so you can know how much you are actually willing to spend on transportation. You should also consider how close the terminals are to your house and when the buses take off, whether in the morning or late at night.

How long does it take to get to Ghana from Nigeria by Road?

The duration of the whole trip from Nigeria to Ghana varies. The duration depends on the speed of the vehicle and the route. On the average, the trip is about 9 hours. This estimation is based on the assumption that you are moving from Lagos to Accra. The trip is usually some 3 hours shorter than someone leaving from Lagos to Abuja at the same speed.


Things You Should Know About Lagos to Ghana Travel

Ghana is one of the few countries you can travel to from Nigeria with diverse means of transportation. Although transportation by air is still arguably the most comfortable, easiest and fastest, road transportation to Ghana offers a cheaper and relatively fair alternative. Unlike transportation by air, road transportation offers more flexibility in terms of movement and depending on the type of bus and vendor you are going with, more comfort in booking a ticket.

There are various options available when travelling to Ghana by road. One of the most popular options is booking a ticket for the standard transport services which are available in some terminals across popular areas in Lagos. Another option is to hire a private car and a driver that takes you to Ghana. This option is usually very expensive and sometimes is just a few naira less than a flight ticket, especially when the ticket is booked earlier.

Although there are some other options when travelling by road from Nigeria to Ghana, including using random public transport from unregistered companies and shuttling between buses, the best option still remains travelling with a bus company that is registered and relatively well known. These buses not only offer you more comfort, they also guarantee better security and are more reliable in every sphere of it.

It is important you go with your international passport and Yellow card. You can get your Yellow cards from your local government. It is also advisable to go with an extra valid means of identification to avoid any issues at the border.


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101 Comments

  1. Victor

    I don’t have an Intl passport,those it prevent me from going

  2. IB Benjamin

    Please anyone intending traveling to Accra,should please send a mail into my Email Address. I intend traveling also.

    • Merit

      I intend traveling this month

    • Bella

      I am preparing to travel but when are u going

    • Joan

      Hi I intend traveling to Ghana by December what about you when do you intend going

      • Martin

        I want to travel to Ghana first week of January 2021 but I have any friend to live there I live in abia but I want to change to another country

    • Augustine chigozie muodozie

      What your email address

    • Rose

      When do you attend to go?

      • Pascal

        Am going to Accra 2nd week of June

      • Bisi

        I intend travel this month

      • Alomania

        I’m planning to travel by December for vacations but I only got international passports , is it possible to go without yellow card

      • Prince zino

        Tomorrow

    • Jackson

      Where is your address at iyanokpajia am coming from Ikotun. I want to travel on Sunday to Accra.

      • Fowowe

        I intend traveling this month
        Can u send ur whatsapp number for better chat

    • Wilson

      I’m a
      lso traveling next month but I just need a place to stay for the time being before I get my own place

    • Nossy

      I intend traveling with one of my friends

    • Daniel

      With the issue on ground.travellimg iz it gonna be possible

  3. Sarafaarowolo

    I am sarafaarowolo by name and I am but to travel to Ghana and I have my international passports with me and I just want to known days of activities meaning the day you guy works thanks.

  4. Gideon Oko

    Hi , please will I have my passport stamped , if I’m traveling by road to Ghana and what stamps am I getting ?? Benin republic , Togo and Ghana ?? If not please explain the process because I’m traveling basically because of stamping

  5. chidinma Bridget

    please can i travel to Ghana without international passport? Am asking because i don’t have any except my school ID card and i intend traveling to Ghana by December.

    • King

      You can’t travel without your passport

      • Fowowe

        Pls how long will it take for someone to find job at Ghana
        Cos am going there to work
        Am ready to go this month if only i can find someone i will stay with there to work

    • chibusonma

      I want to travel to kumasi Ghana but I don’t have someone there advice please

      • Fowowe

        Same here i want to go but dnt have anyone there i need advise for that too pls

        • Mohammed

          Same here I wanted to go but i don’t have any one just to and hustle

      • Alice

        When are you looking at?

    • Dammy

      To everyone who has drop a comment, I feel my little experience about Ghana should be able to do some help.
      However, making it straight and explicit will even be better .
      Firstly, you can travel to Ghana without a means of international passport or ID and one can also travel with any means of ID. provided your real Identity is on it… buh the Bus Prize varies from each other at the same company you wanna travel to cuz there is price for ID, International Passport and non ID.
      Secondly. travelling to Ghana by road will take you nothing less than 12 to 15 hours and God Help if it doesn’t last longer due to some unplanned events. buh be rest assured that at every boarder, you’re likely to be checked and most especially Lakordji boarder in Togo where the yellow card is always checked. and you can also take your time to do some sight seeing and make currency exchange.
      Yellow card: as meaningless as it may seem, Yellow card is often even important than the international passport itself cuz it’s like a certificate that you’re okay in terms of health to go to your destination and if you can’t get it from Nigeria, you’re likely to pay the sum of 500 or 1,000 to get another one in Togo.. it’s usually 500 buh be prepared in case there is change in Price for that.
      Have a lovely trip.

      • Esther

        Can u please chat me up dammy

      • John Nosa

        please send me your number

      • Emeka

        Thank I really appreciate,,,
        I’m planning to travel to Ghana,, pls do you know anything about vthe accomodation there,,.have my email emekameshack68@gmail.co

      • Michael

        Dammy pls I will like us to chat on WhatsApp please

      • Moenka

        Please drop your WhatsApp number bro

      • Fola

        Hello dammy, please for God’s sake, can i chat with you privately?

      • Bobby

        thanks for this info bro. I appreciate. But please where can I get this yellow card in Nigeria ?
        Secondly, regarding the issue of lockdown, how much is the transport price from various transport company from Lagos to Gh ? I need your help on this bro

  6. Erediyoma vwede

    Please I will like to know if the trasportation fees is to and fro.

  7. Adeleye Lawrence

    Please are they going to stamp my international passport? And at which place

    • Pro

      Yes. And you must pay for the stamping for the 3 countries budget 10k Naira.

    • Idris

      I have international passport but i dont have yellow card , can i travel to Ghana without yellow card ?

  8. Jebson kayode

    Hello good day will i have my international passport stamped with Benin republic, Togo, Ghana if i go to Ghana by road pls need to know. thinking to go on Tuesday and where can i board a bus. Waiting to read forward from you.

  9. Anabueze Nzubechukwu Donatus

    Hi, my name is Anabueze Nzubechukwu Donatus, I don’t have international passport can I travel to Ghana, please if so I need help

  10. Okoye chinedu

    How long is ticket from Nigeria to Ghana last before it will expire

  11. Busayo

    Yes…you’ll get your passport stamped…I travelled by road to ghana with Abc transport….please if you can get an International passport…or a valid national ID(even with your national ID I think you’ll still be charged)

    • abel

      how do you mean you will still be charged,i have just national ID card o ..intend going next month

    • Graciie

      Hello Busayo… Is it basically just the int’l passport that’s needed… Coz that’s the only means of identification I have… Do I really need any other thing pls?

      • Abiodun

        How do I get the yellow card pls?I intend traveling this ending

    • Oluwakayode

      Pls aw much are they going to charge b4 your passport is stamp

    • Bukola

      Where u charged for stamping ur passport aside the transport fee

  12. Esther Williams

    Please I want to travel to Lagos in February and my passport has expired.please which bus is convenient and what entails

  13. Christopher Micheal

    if the person don’t have yellow card or any country ID card only what the person has is business ID what will the person do to travel to Ghana?

  14. folaranmi dolapo

    pls how many places would the international passport be stamped?
    because I’m traveling basically because of the stamp

  15. Moses timilehin

    Hi, if I travel by road would my international passport be stamped?

  16. Kazeem

    Please y’all i intend on travel to Ghana next month but i don’t have any means of identification except my secondary ID/Working ID i don’t know if that gone help, Please can someone let me know what and what is necessary to have before traveling to Ghana.

  17. Promise udoh

    I want to travel by April,and I don’t have a international passport what I is my PVC is still possible for me to travel

  18. Abdulwahab maruf

    Which are u guys going tomorrow morning because I we like to go with u how much is the transport to ghana and I don’t have international passport I only have pvc with me so I need to know now

  19. Nnaji Dominic

    Please I have only my national ID,can I travel with it

  20. Tunde

    Pls is this fare a one way fee or to and fro

  21. Victor

    To travel from Nigeria to Ghana what are the traveling documents required for it?………..thks

  22. Ugonna destiny

    Is the price listed there for both thoes with passport and thoes with other valid ID cards because like me i came to Ghana with just my National ID card

  23. Mercy

    My name is mercy, I intend traveling to Ghana by June I don’t how if its going to be possible cos I don’t have my international passport. What else do I need apart from that one pls I need answers. Thanks

  24. ibrahim

    please i want to travel and i dont have anythin like international passport and national i d card.
    please what will i do?

  25. Hadassah

    Pls WC is the cheapest transport fare to Ghana do I pay d drivers to get my bus stamped

  26. Marv

    Hello pls which of the days do all this transport do go to ghana and which one is the best.Am living Nigeriato Ghana this week

  27. Prince

    Please I will bee travel to Accra Ghana on 10/05/2019 Friday in the morning, please is there any friends that we can go to gather, so we can be chatting. I just want to visit Ghana for at least 3 days and come back by 12/05/19. What is the cost of stamping passport in and out starting from Benin Republic Togo and Ghana. Thanks

  28. JP Travels and Tours

    International passport is a requirement for trip to Ghana by road or air.
    In the past, one could go with just govt ID card (Drivers’ License, PVC, National ID card) but such IDs attract an extra payment of 2,000 thereabout to Bus companies who know how to settle immigration officers illegally. However, with the new Yellow Fever Vaccination Card (E-Yellow card( system which has replaced the old yellow card, it is legally impossible to travel to Ghana without an international passport. The Passport is needed to procure the E-Yellow Card. Passports that have not been used to travel before also get charged 2,000 by ABC as at Dec.2018 for stamping of Benin, Togo and Accra border stamps for both to and fro journeys. I hope these answers some questions above. Thanks

    • fowowe

      pls i want to go to Ghana to work but i don’t have anyone there to help me secure a job and i don’t have anyone to stay with there, how can u help with that pls
      i have all my document
      with me i have international passport
      i av national id

      • emmanuel

        those of us here in ghana does not even have work to do

    • Cedric

      Hello, am from Cameroon plz I need to know if it’s necessary to get a visa to enter Ghana by road bcoz by plane it’s arrival visa for Cameroonian, so need to know if it’s same by road.
      Thank you.

  29. emeka

    pls I want to travel to Ghana this month and beside I don’t know the price list pls I need the price list from Nigeria to Ghana,,,

  30. emeka

    pls i will like to travel to Ghana this upcoming month,, beside am in Nigeria, pls I need the price list,,
    for traveling to Ghana by road transport

  31. Emmanuel

    I wanna travel to Ghana by road on Tuesday or Wednesday.
    Can I get any of the company’s number to call?

  32. Jolaoye

    I wish to travel to Ghana in August. Please I will like to know, if I have an international passport and yellow card, how much I may still likely incure on transport?

  33. Fowowe

    Pls i want to travel to ghana this month and i dnt have anyone there to stay with and am going there to work
    Pls who can help me with that i will be very grateful if i see someone who can accomodate me there thanks

  34. Alice

    Anybody traveling to Ghana this August, holla let’s plan and move together.

  35. Dele Taiwo

    Does it required international passport?

  36. simeon

    please I am planning to go Ghana soon, please I have not been to Lagos and I base in kaduna state where will I drop in Lagos to locate any of these companies please

  37. charles

    Am a graduate and am planing to relocate to ghana i already have my international passport and yellow card, i want to go and start a new life in ghana, althought i dont know anyone there, i just hope that if i get there i will make my way out. any advise atall will be appreciated.

  38. Idowu

    What is the price for kids going on the bus, is it the same with adults or is it lesser.
    Also, is there room to carry a baby.
    Thanks

  39. OLA-son

    I wish to visit Accra Ghana need advice pls,fisttimar

  40. Zino

    Greetings sir/madam. How much is a round trip bus fare to Ghana for date 21/09/19, And what company is perfect to travel with , and what could be the expectations and requirements?. Thank you

  41. Ekabudike sandra

    I want to waybill a parcel to Ghana how much
    Is the charges pls

  42. Jefftgab

    I will be traveling to Ghana this months haven’t chosen a date yate

  43. Goodness

    Pls I have an international passport but my son of 3 years don’t have ..will it stop us from travelling

  44. Alaba

    Please i want to go to Ghana next month by road but I don’t have an international passport. Can I be allowed?

  45. Genes

    Please is there any bureau de change at the park in Ghana where i can change my Naira to cedis?

  46. Rhemi

    I intend to travel to Ghana in December but this one i’m hearing you can’t go without an International passport now the whole thing is confusing. I thought the National ID & Yellow card was enough means of identification.

  47. mike

    do i need yellow card to travel to ghana by air?

  48. Idara Asuquo

    Hi dear did you finally made it to ghana or not yet, if yes how was the process I want to travel this month end

  49. Seyi

    Thanks for this useful information. I intend to take some group of people to Accra for a tour around April,2020.

  50. Toyin

    Hello fellas, am planning traveling to Ghana next month February 6th…anyone traveling from this date should reply ASAp. i would love to ve a road travel experience to neighbor countries.

  51. Henry

    What’s yellow card?

  52. PRINCE

    I WANT TO TRAVEL TO GHANA I HAVE MY NATIONAL I.D BUT CAN STILL GO

  53. Abara Oluebube Blessing

    I have the international passport can I go to Ghana ???????? with it.

  54. Emeka

    Thank I really appreciate,,,
    I’m planning to travel to Ghana,, pls do you know anything about vthe accomodation there,,.have my email emekameshack68@gmail.co

  55. Prince zino

    Tomorrow

  56. Abubu

    I leave in GH, now in Nigeria, what is the current border situation going back to gh?

  57. Olamide

    I want to travel by first week in august for an event church programme,, in accra ghana, by road, i want to ask is the price for bus is it for tro and fro or only for tro , secondly hope i can get my paasport stamp from each border, and how much is going to cost me to get my passport stamp, please i need your reply urgent to i can know how to get prepared for it,c

  58. Sammy

    I want to know if is it possible to travel back from Ghana to Nigeria at the moment

  59. Sani Abubakar

    I need to travel going to Ghana please send me your WhatsApp number am ask you

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