Cities Near Bolgatanga
Cities near Bolgatanga, Ghana: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Bawku, Tamale, Ouagadougou. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Bolgatanga, Ghana is Bawku, about 46 mi (73 km) away — roughly 1 hr 22 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bawku | 46 mi / 73 km | 1 hr 22 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Tamale | 96 mi / 154 km | 2 hr 13 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Ouagadougou | 119 mi / 191 km | 2 hr 45 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Wa | 123 mi / 198 km | 2 hr 51 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Koudougou | 144 mi / 232 km | 3 hr 21 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Bassar | 154 mi / 247 km | 3 hr 34 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Natitingou | 155 mi / 250 km | 3 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Weekend getaway |
| Kara | 163 mi / 262 km | 3 hr 47 min | 48 min | Weekend getaway |
| Sokodé | 184 mi / 296 km | 4 hr 16 min | 50 min | Weekend getaway |
| Djougou | 187 mi / 300 km | 4 hr 4 min | 51 min | Weekend getaway |
Day trips from Bolgatanga
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Bawku, Tamale. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Weekend getaways from Bolgatanga
Far enough for a change of scene but still an easy hop: Ouagadougou, Wa, Koudougou, Bassar, Natitingou. 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 Bolgatanga include Bawku, Tamale, Ouagadougou, Wa, Koudougou. The closest is Bawku, about 46 miles (73 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.