What is the cheapest way to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife?

The cheapest way to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife is to taxi which costs $28 - $35 and takes 5h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife?

The fastest way to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 15m and costs $270 - $350.

How far is it from Onitsha to Ile-Ife?

The distance between Onitsha and Ile-Ife is 419 km. The road distance is 345.2 km.

How do I travel from Onitsha to Ile-Ife without a car?

The best way to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife without a car is to bus and ferry and train and taxi via Apapa which takes 13h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife?

It takes approximately 4h 15m to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife, including transfers.

Can I drive from Onitsha to Ile-Ife?

Yes, the driving distance between Onitsha to Ile-Ife is 345 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Onitsha to Ile-Ife.

Where can I stay near Ile-Ife?

There are two+ hotels available in Ile-Ife.

Onitsha to Ile-Ife - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Onitsha to Ile-Ife by plane, taxi, bus, ferry, train, or car

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Fly to Ibadan Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Ibadan Airport (IBA)plane ABB - IBA
2. Take the taxi from Ibadan Airport (IBA) to Ile-Ifetaxi
4h 15m
$278–341
Taxi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Ile-Ifetaxi 345.2 km
5h 1m
$28–35
Bus, ferry, train, taxi via Apapa
1. Take the bus from Onitsha to Lagos Maza Mazabus
2. Take the ferry from Mile 2/NIWA to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jettyferry
3. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain
4. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi
13h 16m
Drive 345.2 km
1. Drive from Onitsha to Ile-Ifecar 345.2 km
5h 1m
$31–45
Fly to Lagos, train, taxi
1. Fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Lagos (LOS)plane ABB - LOS
2. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain
3. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi
6h 21m
$86–174
Bus, ferry, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Onitsha to Jibowu Terminalbus
2. Take the ferry from Mile 2/NIWA to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jettyferry
3. Take the train from Lagos to Ibadantrain
4. Take the taxi from Ibadan to Ile-Ifetaxi
17h 12m

Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Ibadan Airport (IBA) flights

13Weekly Planes

4h 33mAverage Duration

$126Cheapest Price

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Distance: 418.7 km
Duration: 4h 15m

What companies run services between Onitsha, Nigeria and Ile-Ife, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Onitsha to Ile-Ife. However, you can take the taxi to Asaba International Airport (ABB) airport, fly to Ibadan Airport (IBA), then take the taxi to Ile-Ife. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Lagos Maza Maza, take the taxi to Mile 2/NIWA, take the ferry to Ebute Ero/Elegbata Jetty, walk to Lagos, take the train to Ibadan, then take the taxi to Ile-Ife.

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