Efex Transport is a recent entrant on the Lagos to south-south and southeast corridors. Efex is the newest name on the Transita index and the smallest, and it is competing on exactly one thing: price. It runs a single vehicle class on a tight cluster of corridors between Lagos, Benin City, Asaba, Onitsha and Aba — and on several of them it posts the lowest fare of any carrier. That is the classic shape of a challenger buying its way into a market, and it is worth watching.
Key takeaways
- 11 terminals across 6 cities in 6 states.
- 11 scheduled corridors currently carry live Efex Transport fares.
- Posted fares range from ₦15,000 to ₦27,500.
- Vehicle classes on the index: Standard_Bus.
Network at a glance
| Measure | Value |
|---|---|
| Terminals | 11 |
| Cities served | 6 |
| States served | 6 |
| Corridors with live fares | 11 |
| Fare range | ₦15,000 – ₦27,500 |
Where it is strong: Price. On the Lagos–Benin City run it currently undercuts every established operator on the corridor.
What to watch: A young, narrow network with one vehicle class and a handful of terminals, so there is little fallback if a service does not run.
Efex Transport routes and fares
The table below is drawn from live schedule records rather than a published brochure rate, so it reflects what the operator is actually selling today. Fare ranges span vehicle classes on the same corridor.
| Route | Fare range | Journey time | Vehicle class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba to Asaba | ₦26,000 | 2h 30m | Standard_Bus |
| Aba to Lagos | ₦27,500 | 8 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Aba to Mowe | ₦27,500 | 10 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Aba to Onitsha | ₦27,000 | 2h 45m | Standard_Bus |
| Asaba to Aba | ₦27,500 | 2h 30m | Standard_Bus |
| Asaba to Lagos | ₦27,500 | 6 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Asaba to Mowe | ₦27,500 | 7h 15m | Standard_Bus |
| Lagos to Aba | ₦23,000 – ₦26,000 | 10 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Lagos to Asaba | ₦23,000 – ₦26,000 | 6 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Lagos to Benin City | ₦15,000 – ₦21,000 | 5 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Lagos to Onitsha | ₦25,000 – ₦27,000 | 7 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Mowe to Aba | ₦23,000 | 10 hours | Standard_Bus |
| Mowe to Asaba | ₦23,000 | 7h 15m | Standard_Bus |
| Mowe to Onitsha | ₦25,000 | 7h 30m | Standard_Bus |
Cities served
Efex Transport maintains terminals in the following 6 cities. Terminal count is a better guide to how easy an operator is to actually use than fleet size: it determines how far you travel before your journey starts.
- Aba
- Asaba
- Benin City
- Lagos
- Mowe
- Onitsha
Vehicle classes
Fare differences within a single Efex Transport route are almost entirely a vehicle question. The classes recorded against Efex Transport services are Standard_Bus. If you are comparing a Efex Transport fare against another operator, compare like for like — a Hiace seat and a luxury coach seat are not the same purchase. We break the classes down in our guide to Nigerian intercity bus classes.
Comparing Efex Transport against other operators
Efex Transport fares appear on Transita alongside every other operator on the same corridor, which is the point: you compare the fare, the vehicle class and the departure terminal in one place instead of opening five separate sites. Once you have decided, you travel with the operator directly.
Compare live fares across every operator on Transita. One search covers every operator on the corridor.
Frequently asked questions
How many terminals does Efex Transport have?
Efex Transport operates 11 terminals across 6 cities in 6 states on the Transita index.
What are Efex Transport fares?
Currently between ₦15,000 and ₦27,500 depending on corridor and vehicle class.
How do I compare Efex Transport fares?
Transita lists live Efex Transport fares next to every competing operator on the same corridor, with vehicle class and departure terminal shown alongside the price.
Which routes does Efex Transport run?
Efex Transport currently posts live fares on 11 corridors, concentrated on Aba, Asaba, Benin City, Lagos, Mowe, Onitsha and others.
