Cities Near Accra
Cities near Accra, Ghana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Cape Coast, Tema, Koforidua. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Accra, Ghana is Cape Coast, about 79 mi (127 km) away — roughly 1 hr 50 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cape CoastSlave-trade castles | 79 mi / 127 km | 1 hr 50 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| TemaPort city and harbour | 15 mi / 24 km | 28 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KoforiduaHills and a bead market | 37 mi / 60 km | 1 hr 7 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KasoaBusy market town | 15 mi / 24 km | 29 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| KumasiAshanti culture and markets | 125 mi / 202 km | 2 hr 55 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Swedru | 35 mi / 56 km | 1 hr 2 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Akim Oda | 60 mi / 97 km | 1 hr 48 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Ho | 86 mi / 138 km | 1 hr 59 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Aflao | 103 mi / 166 km | 2 hr 24 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Kpalimé | 109 mi / 175 km | 2 hr 32 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Accra
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Cape Coast, Tema, Koforidua, Kasoa, Swedru. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Accra
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Kumasi, Aflao, Kpalimé. Worth an overnight or a full weekend.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Accra include Cape Coast, Tema, Koforidua, Kasoa, Kumasi. The closest is Cape Coast, about 79 miles (127 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.