There are 5 ways to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt 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 Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane LOS - PHC
1h 40m$73–155Shuttle
cheapest- Take a shuttle bus from Lagos Jibowu to Port Hartcourt
11h 8m$11–30Bus
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Port Harcourtbus
8h$41Drive 592.2 km
- Drive from Lagos to Port Harcourtcar 592.2 km
8h 18m$23–33Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lagos to Port Harcourttaxi 592.2 km
8h 18m$45–60
Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 8h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $70 - $160.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos State to Port Harcourt. However, there are services departing from Lagos Maza Maza and arriving at Port Harcourt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h.
The distance between Lagos State and Port Harcourt is 474 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.
The best way to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt without a car is to bus which takes 8h and costs $40 - $42.
It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt, including transfers.
Lagos State to Port Harcourt bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Lagos Maza Maza station.
The best way to get from Lagos State to Port Harcourt is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $70 - $160. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $42 and takes 8h.
Lagos State to Port Harcourt bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Port Harcourt station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos State to Port Harcourt is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 18m to drive from Lagos State to Port Harcourt.
What companies run services between Lagos State, Nigeria and Port Harcourt, Nigeria?
Air Peace and Arik Air fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Port Harcourt once daily. Tickets cost $39 and the journey takes 7h 44m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Port Harcourt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–100
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Port Harcourt
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 44m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $39
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 18m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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