What is the cheapest way to get from Accra to Calabar?

The cheapest way to get from Accra to Calabar is to bus which costs $60 - $120 and takes 20h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Accra to Calabar?

The fastest way to get from Accra to Calabar is to fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $85 - $480.

Is there a direct bus between Accra and Calabar?

No, there is no direct bus from Accra to Calabar. However, there are services departing from Accra and arriving at Calabar via Lagos Maza Maza. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 15m.

How far is it from Accra to Calabar?

The distance between Accra and Calabar is 1040 km. The road distance is 1180.4 km.

How do I travel from Accra to Calabar without a car?

The best way to get from Accra to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $60 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Accra to Calabar?

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Accra to Calabar, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Accra to Calabar bus from?

Accra to Calabar bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Accra station.

Bus or fly from Accra to Calabar?

The best way to get from Accra to Calabar is to bus which takes 20h 15m and costs $60 - $120. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $85 - $480 and takes 5h 51m.

Where does the Accra to Calabar bus arrive?

Accra to Calabar bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Maza Maza International station.

What is the time difference between Accra and Calabar?

Calabar is 1h ahead of Accra. It is currently 11:44 PM in Accra and 12:44 AM in Calabar.

Can I drive from Accra to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Accra to Calabar is 1180 km. It takes approximately 17h 14m to drive from Accra to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are seven+ hotels available in Calabar.

Accra to Calabar - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Accra to Calabar by plane, taxi, bus, or car

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Fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane ACC - QUO
2. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
5h 51m
$91–473
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Accra to Maza Maza Internationalbus
2. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Calabarbus
20h 15m
$61–118
Drive 1,180.4 km
1. Drive from Accra to Calabarcar 1,180.4 km
17h 14m
$175–252
Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane ACC - PHC
2. Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
9h 26m
$231–358
Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane ACC - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
9h 6m
$366–1,069
Fly to Calabar
1. Fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Calabar (CBQ)plane ACC - CBQ
5h 51m
$86–471
Bus via Lagos
1. Take the bus from Accra to Lagos Jibowubus
2. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
25h 45m
$63–143

Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 5mAverage Duration

$82Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,039.6 km
Duration: 5h 51m

What companies run services between Accra, Ghana and Calabar, Nigeria?

You can take a bus from Accra to Calabar via Lagos Maza Maza in around 20h 15m. Alternatively, Air Peace, Jet Charter, and two other airlines fly from Kotoka International Airport (ACC) to Calabar (CBQ) once daily.

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