Accra To Abuja (Nigeria) Bus & Road Travel Guide

Traveling from Accra, Ghana to Abuja, Nigeria’s capital, is a popular overland route for business, trade, education, and tourism. This international journey connects two major West African nations through Togo and Benin before reaching Nigeria.

Transport Options

1. International Bus Services

Several companies operate long-distance buses linking Accra to Abuja via Lomé (Togo), Cotonou (Benin), Lagos, and then onward to Abuja.

• STC (State Transport Company – Ghana)

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  • Runs Accra → Lagos services, with connections to Abuja.

  • Comfortable, air-conditioned coaches.

• ABC Transport (Nigeria)

  • Popular Nigerian operator.

  • Accra → Lagos direct service, then onward bus Lagos → Abuja.

  • Known for more comfort and safety features.

• Efex Transport / GUO Transport

  • Offer international services with stops in major cities (Accra → Lomé → Cotonou → Lagos → Abuja).

Travel Time: 18–24 hours (sometimes longer due to multiple border crossings).

2. Self-Drive / Private Car

• Route: Accra → Aflao (Togo Border) → Lomé → Cotonou (Benin) → Seme Border (Nigeria) → Lagos → Ibadan → Abuja.

• Distance: ~1,050 km.

• Driving Time: 16–20 hours (excluding border delays).

• Requires multiple visas, insurance (ECOWAS Brown Card), and yellow fever card.

Route Overview

• Accra → Aflao (Ghana-Togo border) – 3–4 hrs

• Aflao → Lomé (Togo) – short crossing

• Lomé → Cotonou (Benin) – 3–4 hrs

• Cotonou → Lagos (Nigeria) – 5–7 hrs (border delays common)

• Lagos → Ibadan → Lokoja → Abuja – 10–12 hrs

Total Time: 18–28 hrs depending on bus, road, and border delays.

Border Crossings

You’ll pass through 3 borders:

1. Ghana → Togo (Aflao–Lomé)

2. Togo → Benin (Hillacondji)

3. Benin → Nigeria (Seme border)

Requirements:

• Valid passport

• ECOWAS travel documents (or visa if not ECOWAS citizen)

• Yellow fever vaccination card

• Sufficient funds for immigration checks

Estimated Fares

• Bus (Accra → Abuja): GHS 900 – GHS 1,300 (~USD 65–95).

• Accra → Lagos: GHS 700 – 1,000 (~USD 50–70). Lagos → Abuja connection adds ~NGN 25,000–40,000 (~USD 30–50).

• Self-drive: Fuel + tolls + border fees = ~$150–200 one way.

Stops & Rest Points

• Lomé (Togo) – rest stop & border crossing.

• Cotonou (Benin) – overnight stop option.

• Lagos (Nigeria) – busiest city; most buses stop here before continuing to Abuja.

• Benin City, Ibadan, Lokoja – common stop points en route to Abuja.

Travel Tips

• Book tickets at least a day ahead (especially with ABC & Efex).

• Carry both Ghanaian Cedis, CFA Francs, and Nigerian Naira.

• Travel light—border checks may involve luggage inspections.

• Nigerian roads are busy; night travel may be less safe.

• Expect long border delays, especially at Seme.

Contacts

• STC Ghana (Accra): +233 (0)302 662 446

• ABC Transport (Nigeria): +234 703 420 3030

• Efex Transport (Accra Office): +233 (0)302 240 868

For more destinations, transport options and road travel guides, explore our Complete Travel Guide from Accra.

Source: Accra Street Journal

Last Updated on September 5, 2026 by Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu

Samuel Kwame Boadu is a Ghanaian media entrepreneur and storyteller with a passion for amplifying urban voices and uncovering everyday truths. He is the Editor-in-Chief and Founder of Accra Street Journal, a dynamic digital platform dedicated to capturing the pulse of Ghana’s capital—its people, culture, challenges, business, sports and innovations.

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