Kumasi to Sunyani by road

Driving from Kumasi to Sunyani

The road leaves Kumasi westwards through Abuakwa, then turns north-west through farming country — cocoa, plantain and cassava — in the Ashanti and Ahafo regions.

Bechem, in the Ahafo Region, is the main town on the way. From there the road continues into the Bono Region and reaches Sunyani, its capital.

Getting out of Kumasi through the western suburbs is usually the slowest part of the trip.

By bus or trotro

Intercity buses and minibuses for Sunyani leave from Kumasi's main lorry stations, such as Kejetia, throughout the day.

Many buses from Accra to Sunyani also run through Kumasi.

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 Sunyani on the Lincoln Navigation map. It shows road hazards other drivers have reported and the weather along the way.

Tips for the trip

• Avoid leaving Kumasi at rush hour — the western exit can be slow.
• Bechem is a convenient halfway stop.
• Check the live map for the route from Sunyani on to Techiman and the north.