There are 5 ways to get from Lagos to Onitsha 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 to Asaba International Airport
best- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane LOS - ABB
1h 42m$79–175Drive 449.2 km
cheapest- Drive from Lagos to Onitshacar 449.2 km
6h 23m$17–25Bus
- Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Onitshabus
7h 1m$32Taxi
- Take the taxi from Lagos to Onitshataxi 449.2 km
6h 23m$35–45Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane LOS - QOW
- Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Onitshataxi
2h 39m$86–464
Lagos (LOS) to Asaba International Airport (ABB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Onitsha is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 6h 23m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Onitsha is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $75 - $180.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Onitsha. However, there are services departing from Lagos Maza Maza and arriving at Onitsha via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 1m.
The distance between Lagos and Onitsha is 416 km. The road distance is 449.2 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Onitsha without a car is to bus which takes 7h 1m and costs $31 - $32.
It takes approximately 1h 42m to get from Lagos to Onitsha, including transfers.
Lagos to Onitsha bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Lagos Maza Maza station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Onitsha is to fly which takes 1h 42m and costs $75 - $180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $31 - $32 and takes 7h 1m.
Lagos to Onitsha bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Onitsha station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Onitsha is 449 km. It takes approximately 6h 23m to drive from Lagos to Onitsha.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Onitsha, Nigeria?
Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Asaba International Airport (ABB) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Onitsha once daily. Tickets cost $30 and the journey takes 6h 45m.
- Website
- flyairpeace.com
Flights from Lagos to Asaba International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $70–150
Flights from Lagos to Imo State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–170
- Website
- flyunitednigeria.com
Flights from Lagos to Asaba International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–170
Flights from Lagos to Imo State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $85–450
- Website
- armcharter.com
Flights from Lagos to Asaba International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Wednesday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- arikair.com
Flights from Lagos to Asaba International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $40–300
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Lagos to Imo State Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–490
- Phone
- +237 678197361
- Website
- afrique-con.com
Bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Onitsha
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $30
- Schedules at
- afrique-con.com
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 53m
- Estimated price
- $9–45
Metro Taxi
- Phone
- +234 700 900 0000
Red Cabs
- Phone
- +234 1 448 2110 19
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