Most of the December traffic out of Lagos heads one way: east, to Anambra, Imo, Abia, Enugu and Ebonyi. This page lists every city in those five states with a scheduled bus from Lagos on the Transita index, the cheapest posted fare to each, who runs it and when the departures leave. Each city links to its live trip page, which shows every operator's fare and departure for the date you pick.
Key takeaways
- 24 South East cities have a scheduled bus from Lagos, run by 7 operators.
- The cheapest posted fare is ₦23,000, Lagos to Aba with Efex Transport.
- The most contested destinations are Aba, Enugu and Onitsha.
- These are today's posted fares. Operators set December fares nearer the time, so check the trip page for your date.
Every South East city with a bus from Lagos
| Destination | State | Cheapest fare | Cheapest with | Operators | Departures | Journey time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Adazi | Anambra | ₦43,500 | GUO Transport | 1 | 6am | 7 hours |
| Agulu | Anambra | ₦43,500 | GUO Transport | 1 | 6am | 7 hours |
| Awka | Anambra | ₦25,500 | GIGM | 4 | 5:30am – 7pm | 7 hours |
| Awkuzu | Anambra | ₦31,500 | Libra Motors | 1 | 5:30am – 6pm | 7h 30m |
| Ekwulobia | Anambra | ₦25,500 | GIGM | 4 | 5:25am – 7pm | 8 hours |
| Igboukwu | Anambra | ₦41,000 | GUO Transport | 1 | 7am | 7 hours |
| Ihiala | Anambra | ₦35,000 | GUO Transport | 2 | 5:30am – 6:30pm | 7 hours |
| Nkpor | Anambra | ₦42,500 | GUO Transport | 1 | 6am – 6:30am | 8 hours |
| Nnewi | Anambra | ₦33,250 | Chisco Transport | 2 | 5:25am – 7:30pm | 7 hours |
| Nnobi | Anambra | ₦35,000 | Libra Motors | 2 | 5:45am – 5pm | 7 hours |
| Okija | Anambra | ₦35,000 | GUO Transport | 1 | 6am – 6pm | 7 hours |
| Onitsha | Anambra | ₦25,000 | Efex Transport | 5 | 5:25am – 7:30pm | 7 hours |
| Umunze | Anambra | ₦42,500 | GUO Transport | 1 | 6am – 7am | 8 hours |
| Umuoji | Anambra | ₦41,000 | GUO Transport | 1 | 5:45am – 7am | 7 hours |
| Akokwa | Imo | ₦43,000 | GUO Transport | 1 | 5:25am – 7am | 8 hours |
| Anara | Imo | ₦31,500 | Libra Motors | 1 | 5:50am – 7pm | 8h 45m |
| Okigwe | Imo | ₦31,500 | Libra Motors | 1 | 5:30am – 7pm | 8h 45m |
| Orlu | Imo | ₦35,000 | GUO Transport | 2 | 5:30am – 6:30pm | 8 hours |
| Owerri | Imo | ₦28,000 | ABC Transport | 5 | 5:30am – 7pm | 8 hours |
| Aba | Abia | ₦23,000 | Efex Transport | 7 | 5:30am – 7pm | 10 hours |
| Umuahia | Abia | ₦35,000 | GUO Transport | 4 | 5:30am – 6:30pm | 9 hours |
| Enugu | Enugu | ₦33,000 | GIGM | 5 | 5:20am – 7pm | 9 hours |
| Nsukka | Enugu | ₦39,750 | GIGM | 1 | 5:20am – 7:15am | 10 hours |
| Abakaliki | Ebonyi | ₦28,500 | GIGM | 4 | 5:50am – 7:30pm | 10 hours |
Cities are grouped by state: Anambra (14), Imo (5), Abia (2), Enugu (2) and Ebonyi (1).
Planning the trip
December is when the outbound direction fills first, and the constraint is seats rather than price. Our guide to booking December travel covers when to book, why return legs sell out before outbound ones, and how terminals change through the month. For the way back, see January return fares to Lagos and Abuja.
Search your Christmas route on Transita. Pick the date and see every operator's fare and departure.
Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus from Lagos to Aba for Christmas?
The cheapest posted fare from Lagos to Aba is ₦23,000 with Efex Transport, and 7 operators run it. December fares are set nearer the time, so check the fare for your date.
Which bus companies go from Lagos to the East?
ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors and Peace Mass Transit run scheduled services from Lagos to the South East.
When should I book a Christmas bus from Lagos?
Weeks rather than days ahead for travel in the second half of December. See booking December travel.
