Lagos to Abuja by bus, train, and air: prices and fares

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Lagos is a coastal city in southwest Nigeria, and the former capital of the country. While it is the smallest state, with only 3,345 square kilometres of land, it is by far the most productive and most prosperous in the country. It is Nigeria’s economic power house.

Abuja is the current capital city of Nigeria. As such, there is a lot of travel between Lagos and Abuja. A trip from Lagos to Abuja by bus takes about 12 hours, all other things being equal, at a fairly steady speed of 100 kilometres per hour. By air, Lagos to Abuja takes about 45 minutes.

Lagos to Abuja by bus, train, and air: prices and fares

How much is Lagos to Abuja by bus?

Lagos to Abuja is a distance of 525 kilometres by road (this figure will change depending on the specific route you take). That translates roughly to a journey of 12 hours.

How much is a bus from Lagos to Abuja?

From Amuwo-Odofin locations

  • Chisco, 26 Ojo-Igbede Road, By Chemist Bus/stop, Alaba Int’l Market, Ojo-Alaba, Lagos: ₦9,600

From Lagos Mainland Locations

  • ABC Transport, No. 22, Ikorodu Road, Jibowu, Yaba: N12,000
  • Good Is Good (GIG), 20 Ikorodu Road, Jibowu, Yaba, Lagos. Price: N14,000.
  • Cross Country, 12, Ikorodu Road, By Immac Group, Chicken Republic Building, Jibowu, Lagos State: ₦11,000. Abuja destination: Utako.
  • Okeyson Motors, AP Fuel Station by Round About Ikorodu, Lagos. Price: N12,800
  • E. Ekesons Motors, 31, Ikorodu Road, Jibowu,Yaba, Lagos, Nigeria. Price: N12,500
  • Ifesinachi Motors, 2/4 Ikorodu Road, Jibowu Yaba, Lagos Mainland, Lagos. Price: N6,050

From Parks in Alimosho

  • GUO Transport, 3, Agunbiade Oke-koto Street, Agege, Lagos. Price: N13,000

From Bus Parks on the Island

  • Cross Country, Ikota Shopping Plaza Ajah, Lagos. Price: 15,000

How much is Lagos to Abuja by train?

A passenger train service connecting Lagos to Abuja is not available yet. As such, you cannot go by train from Lagos to Abuja, or vice versa.

How much is Lagos to Abuja by air?

  • GreenAir: N15,000
  • AirPeace:

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