There are 5 ways to get from Lagos State to Abuja by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)plane LOS - ABV
3h 3m$71–161Drive 694.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Lagos to Abujacar 694.7 km
9h 57m$27–38Bus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
8h 17m$32–63Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lagos to Abujataxi 694.7 km
9h 57m$55–70Shuttle
- Take a shuttle bus from Lagos Jibowu to Abuja
10h 47m$40–41
Lagos (LOS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos State to Abuja is to drive which costs $26 - $40 and takes 9h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos State to Abuja is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $170.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos State to Abuja. However, there are services departing from Jibowu Terminal and arriving at Abuja via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 17m.
The distance between Lagos State and Abuja is 545 km. The road distance is 694.7 km.
The best way to get from Lagos State to Abuja without a car is to bus which takes 8h 17m and costs $30 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 3m to get from Lagos State to Abuja, including transfers.
Lagos State to Abuja bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Jibowu Terminal station.
The best way to get from Lagos State to Abuja is to fly which takes 3h 3m and costs $70 - $170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 8h 17m.
Lagos State to Abuja bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Abuja station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos State to Abuja is 695 km. It takes approximately 9h 57m to drive from Lagos State to Abuja.
What companies run services between Lagos State, Nigeria and Abuja, Nigeria?
Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV) hourly. Alternatively, ABC Transport operates a bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abuja once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 8h.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Lagos to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Warri
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
Flights from Lagos to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport via Enugu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–190
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abuja
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30–60
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 57m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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