Lomé contains the only international airport in Togo. Gnassingbé Eyadéma International Airport sits approximately seven kilometers north of the city center. Domestic flights do not operate within Togo. Air Côte d'Ivoire, Ethiopian Airlines, Royal Air Maroc, Brussels Airlines, and Air France maintain regular connections to Lomé. ASKY Airlines operates multiple weekly flights connecting West African capitals.
The country contains no passenger rail service. Germany built a narrow-gauge railway from Lomé to Blitta during colonial administration between 1904 and 1913, but this line ceased passenger operations decades ago and the tracks exist only as remnants.
National Route One runs 612 kilometers from Lomé north through Atakpamé, Sokodé, Kara, and Dapaong to the Burkina Faso border. This paved road carries most long-distance traffic. National Route Two connects Lomé east along the coast to Aného then north to the Benin border. National Route Five runs west from Atakpamé through Kpalimé to the Ghana border. Surface quality varies significantly by season and recent maintenance, with stretches near Kara and Dapaong frequently requiring repair after heavy rains between May and October.
Bush taxis called taxi-brousse dominate intercity transport. Peugeot 504 station wagons carry seven passengers plus driver on most routes. Toyota Hiace minibuses carry fifteen passengers on heavily traveled corridors between Lomé and Kpalimé or Lomé and Sokodé. Vehicles depart only when completely full. The 125-kilometer journey from Lomé to Kpalimé costs 2,500 to 3,000 CFA francs per person and takes two to three hours depending on departure time and road conditions. Lomé to Sokodé covering 339 kilometers costs 5,000 to 6,000 CFA francs and requires six to eight hours. Lomé to Kara spanning 413 kilometers costs 7,000 to 8,500 CFA francs and takes eight to ten hours. These are 2024 reference ranges collected from multiple travelers and fluctuate with fuel prices.
Major taxi-brousse stations in Lomé include Gare d'Aného for eastern destinations, Gare de Kpalimé for western routes, and Gare du Nord for northern cities. Stations operate as open lots where drivers announce destinations and gather passengers. No advance booking exists. Early morning between 0600 and 0800 offers fastest departures as vehicles fill quickly with market traders and commuters.
Motorcycle taxis called zémidjans operate throughout all Togolese cities and many rural areas. The name derives from Fon language words meaning "take me quickly." Orange, green, or yellow vests identify licensed drivers in most towns though enforcement varies. Lomé contains thousands of zémidjan drivers concentrated near markets, transport stations, and main intersections. Short trips within Lomé neighborhoods cost 200 to 300 CFA francs. Crossing the entire city from the port area to eastern suburbs runs 500 to 1,000 CFA francs depending on negotiation and traffic. Drivers rarely use helmets and passenger helmets almost never exist. Prices require negotiation before mounting the motorcycle.
Standard taxis painted yellow operate in Lomé. Most function as shared taxis following fixed routes with 200 to 250 CFA franc flat fares per passenger. Private hire of the entire vehicle costs 1,500 to 3,000 CFA francs for short trips, 3,000 to 5,000 for longer distances within the city. Meters do not exist. Mobile apps including Gozem and Yango launched in Lomé after 2019 and offer motorcycle and car rides with set prices displayed before confirmation. Gozem coverage extends to Kara and Sokodé.
Car rental agencies operate in Lomé including Avis, Hertz Togo, and several local companies. Daily rates for compact vehicles start around 25,000 to 35,000 CFA francs without driver, 40,000 to 55,000 CFA francs with driver. Four-wheel drive vehicles cost 60,000 to 90,000 CFA francs per day. International driving permits together with home country licenses allow foreigners to drive, though hiring a driver familiar with road conditions and informal traffic patterns proves valuable outside Lomé. Fuel costs approximately 650 to 750 CFA francs per liter for gasoline.
Lake Togo sits nine kilometers east of Lomé near the coastal town of Agbodrafo. Motorized pirogues ferry passengers across the lake connecting Agbodrafo with villages on the northern shore. The crossing takes fifteen to twenty minutes and costs 500 to 1,000 CFA francs. These boats operate daylight hours only and schedules depend on passenger volume.