There are 3 ways to get from Nigeria to Niamey by plane, bus, or ferry
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 Niamey (NIM)plane LOS - NIM
7h 36m$676–1,631Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
31h 17m$76–110Ferry, bus
- Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novoferry
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
39h 48m
Lagos (LOS) to Niamey (NIM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nigeria to Niamey is to bus which costs $75 - $110 and takes 31h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Nigeria to Niamey is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $650 - $1,700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nigeria to Niamey. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Niamey via Cotonou and Ouagadougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 17m.
The distance between Nigeria and Niamey is 807 km.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Niamey without a car is to bus which takes 31h 17m and costs $75 - $110.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Nigeria to Niamey, including transfers.
Nigeria to Niamey bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Nigeria to Niamey is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $650 - $1,700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $75 - $110 and takes 31h 17m.
Nigeria to Niamey bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.
There are seven+ hotels available in Niamey.
What companies run services between Nigeria and Niamey, Niger?
Air Cote D'Ivoire and ASKY fly from Lagos (LOS) to Niamey (NIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Niamey via Jibowu, Cotonou, and Ouagadougou in around 31h 17m.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Lagos to Niamey via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $650–1,600
- Website
- flyasky.com
Flights from Lagos to Niamey via Lome
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
- Phone
- +234 808 927 3799
- [email protected]
- Website
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
- Phone
- +227 23 23 02 02
- [email protected]
- Website
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougou
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $40–60
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Ouagadougou to Niamey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
Bus from Ouagadougou to Niamey
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 45m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $25–35
- Schedules at
- stmvoyageurs.com
- Phone
- +226 25 31 25 25
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougou
- Ave. Duration
- 22h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +2348090129777
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
Ferry from Marina/CMS to Port Novo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Lagos Waterways
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