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Seeded question. The 9jah team wrote this question and its answer on 2 September 2026 to start the site. The answer was checked on that date, but prices and rules in Nigeria change, so add what you know or correct it below.
Student budget. Bus, train or plane from Lagos to Abuja, and what do they cost?
There are two practical options; there is no direct passenger train.
Road: luxury buses (GUO, ABC, Chisco, GIGM, Efex) leave from Jibowu, Ajah, Iyana Ipaja and Maza Maza and take 12 to 15 hours. Fares in 2025 were roughly 25,000 to 50,000 naira depending on the class of bus and the fuel price that week. Night buses are cheaper but riskier; most people prefer a morning departure.
Air: about 70 minutes, and one-way fares in 2025 and 2026 have mostly been between 120,000 and 250,000 naira, lower if booked weeks ahead on Air Peace, Ibom Air, United Nigeria, Arik or Aero.
Rail: the Lagos to Ibadan standard gauge line runs, but it does not connect to Abuja. Check the operator's site for the fare on your date.
Checked by the 9jah team on 2 September 2026. Corrections welcome.
