Frequently asked
Typically 15–20 hours in total, including time at the Seme, Hillacondji and Aflao border crossings, which vary with queue length and document checks.
Drivers take the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to the Seme border, cross Benin Republic via Cotonou to Hillacondji, continue through Togo via Lomé to the Aflao border, then onward into Accra.
A valid international passport is required for all passengers, along with any ECOWAS travel documentation and vaccination cards requested at the Benin, Togo and Ghana borders.
Given the distance and three border crossings, most groups plan an overnight stop along the way rather than attempting Lagos to Accra in a single continuous run.
No, this route continues past Lomé through a third border crossing at Aflao into Ghana. See our Lagos–Togo guide if Lomé is your final stop.
Yes, pickup can be arranged from any part of Lagos ahead of joining the Lagos–Badagry Expressway.
Intercity charter · Lagos to Ghana (Accra)
A Coaster and driver for the Lagos–Accra run, with pickup anywhere in Lagos and cross-border travel via Seme, Hillacondji and Aflao. A practical fit for business trips, family visits and group travel across three international borders.
Quick Answer
A Coaster and driver for the Lagos–Accra run, with pickup anywhere in Lagos and cross-border travel via Seme, Hillacondji and Aflao. A practical fit for business trips, family visits and group travel across three international borders.
Coaster bus rental price starts from ₦120,000, depending on the type of service and the area of use. We charge per area of use, and we offer pick-up services and 12-hour services. Contact us to know the price for your trip.
Route knowledge
The route runs from your pickup point in Lagos onto the Lagos–Badagry Expressway to the Seme border, crosses Benin Republic via Cotonou to Hillacondji, continues through Togo via Lomé to the Aflao border, then onward into Accra. Three separate border crossings make this the longest route on our list, and most groups plan an overnight stop rather than attempting it in one continuous run.
Bookings on this route are mostly business travel, family visits, and cross-border trade connecting Lagos with Accra. All passengers need a valid international passport, and drivers are experienced with the paperwork expected at the Benin, Togo and Ghana borders.
Used for
Cross-border trips for meetings, trade and commercial visits to Accra.
Group travel for relatives and social visits across the Nigeria–Benin–Togo–Ghana corridor.
Transport for traders and market groups moving goods and personnel to Ghana.
Charter for delegations and groups attending events or programmes in Accra.
Want the added protection of a hardened vehicle for this route? See our Armoured Hiace: Lagos to Ghana page.
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