N6 (Kumasi–Accra highway), then the Koforidua road
Kumasi to Koforidua by road
About 190 km south-east from Kumasi to Koforidua — usually 3 to 4½ hours on the N6.
- Distance
- 189 km
- By car
- 3–4½ hours
- Main road
- N6 (Kumasi–Accra highway), then the Koforidua road
Driving from Kumasi to Koforidua
The route follows the N6 from Kumasi through Ejisu and Konongo to Nkawkaw, then through Anyinam and Bunso before turning off towards Koforidua, the capital of the Eastern Region.
Parts of the N6 are dual carriageway and parts are single lane each way, so slow trucks and overtaking are the main things to watch for.
Most of the delay is at the ends: getting out of Kumasi past Ejisu and entering Koforidua in the afternoon.
By bus or trotro
Buses and trotros for Koforidua leave from Kumasi's main lorry stations; some go direct and others change at Nkawkaw or Bunso.
Coaches between Kumasi and Accra pass through the same road if you prefer to change at a larger town.
New to trotros? Read how to ride a trotro. Fares change often, so check at the station before you travel. For live directions — by car, bus, motorbike, bicycle or on foot — open Koforidua on the Lincoln Navigation map. It shows road hazards other drivers have reported and the weather along the way.
Tips for the trip
- Nkawkaw is the usual half-way stop for food, fuel and toilets.
- Leave Kumasi early to arrive in Koforidua before the evening rush.
- Check the weather in the rainy season; heavy rain slows traffic on the single-lane sections.
Related routes
Other trips from Kumasi and Koforidua, or along the same road.