There are 4 ways to get from Abuja to Zaria by train, taxi, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Train, taxi
best- Take the train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasatrain
- Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi
7h 57m$10–18Drive 274.8 km
- Drive from Abuja to Zariacar 274.8 km
4h$24–35Taxi
- Take the taxi from Abuja to Zariataxi 274.8 km
4h$22–27Fly, taxi
- Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane ABV - KAN
- Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zariataxi
4h 50m$87–124
Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Abuja to Zaria is to train and taxi which costs $9 - $18 and takes 7h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Abuja to Zaria is to drive which takes 4h and costs $24 - $35.
The distance between Abuja and Zaria is 287 km. The road distance is 274.8 km.
The best way to get from Abuja to Zaria without a car is to train and taxi which takes 7h 57m and costs $9 - $18.
It takes approximately 7h 57m to get from Abuja to Zaria, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Abuja to Zaria is 275 km. It takes approximately 4h to drive from Abuja to Zaria.
What companies run services between Abuja, Nigeria and Zaria, Nigeria?
There is no direct connection from Abuja to Zaria. However, you can take the train to Idu, walk to Abuja, take the train to Kaduna- Rigasa, then take the taxi to Zaria. Alternatively, you can drive from Abuja to Zaria in around 4h.
- Website
- realtonga.to
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- maxair.com.ng
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 47 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–85
- Website
- flyunitednigeria.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–110
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- Website
- skyprimeav.com
Flights from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–380
- [email protected]
- Website
- nrc.gov.ng
Train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 15m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–9
- Schedules at
- nrc.gov.ng
- Regular
- $2–5
- Business
- $4–7
- First
- $6–9
- Economy
- $3
- Business Class
- $5
- First Class
- $7
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 33m
- Estimated price
- $7–27
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