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Transportation & Infrastructure Guide in Togo

Public transit, airports, and getting around

Togo's transportation landscape centers on roads as the primary mobility backbone, with 7,520 km total including 2,376 km paved, linking the strategic Port of Lomé to agricultural interiors and landlocked neighbors via the Trans-West African Coastal Highway. Key strengths include the deep-water port driving 25% of regional trade and ambitious projects like Lomé-Cinkassé railway, Lomé-Kpalimé highway expansion, and airport upgrades. Challenges persist in rural unpaved roads, limited rail passenger services, and basic urban public transport via minibuses. Residents and visitors rely on affordable taxis, buses, and ferries, with ongoing investments enhancing climate-resilient connectivity and logistics efficiency.
Public Transport
Below Average
Road Infrastructure
Below Average
Public Transport
3.2/10

Basic public transport dominated by minibuses (taxis-brousse) and buses in Lomé and major towns; no metro or modern rail systems. Limited frequency, poor integration, and rural gaps. Narrow-gauge rail (568 km) focuses on freight, not passengers.

Road Infrastructure
4.2/10

7,520 km roads (32% paved); Trans-West African Coastal Highway provides regional links. Ongoing modernizations like Lomé-Kpalimé 120 km 4-lane expansion ($200M, 2025 completion) and rights-of-way studies improve network, but rural unpaved roads and maintenance issues persist.

Internet Speed
3.8/10

Average fixed broadband ~35 Mbps; mobile ~25 Mbps (2026 Speedtest data). Urban 4G strong via Togocel/Moov, limited fiber outside Lomé. Rural gaps significant despite investments.

Avg: 35+ Mbps • Limited to Lomé and major cities; expanding via government broadband projects

Airport Connectivity
4.1/10

7 airports, 2 paved (Lomé-Tokoin primary international gateway undergoing $120M upgrade for terminals/runways, late 2024 target). Limited domestic/regional flights to West Africa; no major hub status.

Hubs: Lomé-Tokoin (LFW)

Transportation Costs

Metro Pass
N/A (no metro)
Bus Trip
500-1000 XOF (~€0.75-1.50) per ride
Taxi
300 XOF start (~€0.50) + 200 XOF/km (~€0.30/km)
High-speed Train
N/A (no high-speed rail)

Mobile Network

5G Coverage: Limited to Lomé, pilot deployments 2025-2026 by Togocel
4G Coverage: 80% population coverage, strong urban, patchy rural

Reliable 4G in cities via Togocel and Moov; 3G/2G fills rural gaps. Speeds 20-40 Mbps urban, lower elsewhere; improving with infrastructure investments.

Driving License

IDP requiredConversion needed

Foreign licenses valid 3 months with IDP; local conversion required for longer stays via written/practical tests at Direction de la Circulation Routière. Drives on right.

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