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How to get fromAbuja to Zariaby train, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Abuja to Zaria by train, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Train, taxi

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    1. Take the train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasatrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi taxi
    7h 57m
    $10–18

  2. Drive 274.8 km

    1. Drive from Abuja to Zariacar car 274.8 km
    4h
    $11–15

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Abuja to Zariataxi taxi 274.8 km
    4h
    $23–28

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)plane plane ABV - KAN
    2. Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zariataxi taxi
    5h 5m
    $90–130

Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration1h 1mAverage Duration
Ticket$79Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 286.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 57m

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.

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