There are 5 ways to get from Lagos to Calabar by plane, bus, car, or taxi
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 Calabar (CBQ)plane LOS - CBQ
1h 32m$123–303Bus via Aba
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Ababus
- Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
13h$21–41Bus
- Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
10h 53m$36–66Drive 726.5 km
- Drive from Lagos to Calabarcar 726.5 km
10h 20m$28–40Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lagos to Calabartaxi 726.5 km
10h 20m$60–75
Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ) 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 which takes 1h 32m and costs $120 - $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 609 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 $35 - $70.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Lagos to Calabar, including transfers.
Lagos to Calabar bus services, operated by ABC Transport, depart from Jibowu Terminal station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $120 - $310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $70 and takes 10h 53m.
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.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Calabar, Nigeria?
Jet Charter, Ibom Air, and World Ticket fly from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ) twice daily. Alternatively, ABC Transport operates a bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabar once daily. Tickets cost $35–65 and the journey takes 10h 45m.
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Lagos to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- ibomair.com
Flights from Lagos to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $65–410
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Lagos to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $150–480
- Phone
- +234 813 986 2090
- [email protected]
- Website
- abctransport.com
Bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabar
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $35–65
- Schedules at
- abctransport.com
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Aba
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $10–29
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- 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
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- Estimated price
- $60–75
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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