There are 7 ways to get from Lagos to Calabar by plane, taxi, bus, car, 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 to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
best- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane LOS - QOW
- Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
- Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
5h 2m$91–308Drive 726.5 km
cheapest- Drive from Lagos to Calabarcar 726.5 km
10h 20m$28–40Bus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
10h 53m$31–66Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lagos to Calabartaxi 726.5 km
10h 20m$60–75Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Jibowu to Aba
- Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
12h 55m$38Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane LOS - PHC
- Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
5h 32m$87–169Bus via Lagos Maza Maza
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Calabarbus
11h 54m$54–55
Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 10h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to fly and taxi and bus which takes 5h 2m and costs $90 - $310.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Calabar. However, there are services departing from Jibowu Terminal and arriving at Calabar via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 53m.
The distance between Lagos and Calabar is 657 km. The road distance is 726.5 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 10h 53m and costs $30 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Lagos to Calabar, including transfers.
Lagos to Calabar bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Jibowu Terminal station.
Lagos to Calabar bus services, operated by ABC Transport, arrive at Calabar station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Calabar is 726 km. It takes approximately 10h 20m to drive from Lagos to Calabar.
Book your Lagos to Calabar bus tickets online with Omio.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Calabar, Nigeria?
ABC Transport operates a bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabar once daily. Tickets cost $30–65 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Imo State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–150
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 Main Bus Park to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Main Bus Park to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Port Harcourt to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 46m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $13
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $52
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 32m
- Estimated price
- $4–75
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to get from London to Edinburgh, How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
There are 11+ hotels available in Calabar.