Bus travel · Lagos
Bus fares from Lagos
Lagos is Nigeria’s commercial capital and the origin point of most of the national bus network.
Popular routes from Lagos
The busiest corridors out of the city, priced from the cheapest seat any operator currently posts.
Lagos → Port Harcourt
- Vehicle
- Hiace
- Journey time
- 9 – 12 hours
- Operators
- 6 operators
Cheapest fares out of Lagos
The lowest posted fare from Lagos is ₦5,500 to Benin City with Peace Mass Transit. Each price below is the floor on that destination -- the cheapest seat anyone posts, which in practice means the smallest vehicle class on the corridor.
Every route from Lagos
Live fares drawn from current schedule records. A fare range spans vehicle classes on the same corridor, not a discount.
| Destination | Fare range | Journey time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos to Aba | ₦23,000 – ₦50,000 | 6 – 12 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Benin City | ₦5,500 – ₦45,500 | 4 – 6 hours | ABC Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Port Harcourt | ₦28,000 – ₦49,000 | 9 – 12 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Onitsha | ₦25,000 – ₦61,000 | 6 – 9 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Efex Transport, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Owerri | ₦28,000 – ₦56,300 | 8 – 10 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Abuja | ₦38,000 – ₦56,000 | 1 – 12 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Enugu | ₦33,000 – ₦47,500 | 9 – 11 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Warri | ₦27,200 – ₦47,500 | 6 – 7 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Asaba | ₦23,000 – ₦61,000 | 6 – 9 hours | Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Uyo | ₦36,000 – ₦56,500 | 11 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Awka | ₦25,500 – ₦61,000 | 6 – 10 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Ekwulobia | ₦25,500 – ₦61,000 | 7 – 8 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Umuahia | ₦35,000 – ₦49,000 | 6 – 9 hours | ABC Transport, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Abakaliki | ₦28,500 – ₦47,000 | 10 – 12 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Yenagoa | ₦34,250 – ₦52,000 | 8 hours | GIGM, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Cotonou | ₦73,000 – ₦99,750 | 2 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM |
| Lagos to Calabar | ₦44,000 – ₦61,250 | 13 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Ihiala | ₦35,000 – ₦61,000 | 7 – 10 hours | GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Nnewi | ₦33,250 – ₦61,000 | 7 – 8 hours | Chisco Transport, GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Orlu | ₦35,000 – ₦66,000 | 8 hours | Chisco Transport, GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Nsukka | ₦39,750 – ₦44,750 | 9 – 10 hours | GIGM, Peace Mass Transit |
| Lagos to Nnobi | ₦35,000 – ₦61,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Okigwe | ₦30,000 – ₦45,500 | 8h 45m | Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Awkuzu | ₦30,000 – ₦45,500 | 7h 30m | Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Anara | ₦30,000 – ₦42,500 | 8h 45m | Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Umunze | ₦42,500 – ₦48,000 | 8 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Okija | ₦35,000 – ₦46,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Umuoji | ₦41,000 – ₦61,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Ughelli | ₦44,000 – ₦47,000 | 7 hours | Libra Motors |
| Lagos to Nkpor | ₦42,500 – ₦61,000 | 8 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Agulu | ₦43,500 – ₦61,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Ogoja | ₦45,500 – ₦52,000 | 12 – 14 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Akokwa | ₦43,000 – ₦48,000 | 8 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Jos | ₦61,750 | 15 hours | GIGM |
| Lagos to Kaduna | ₦50,750 | 14 hours | GIGM |
| Lagos to Adazi Ani | ₦46,000 – ₦61,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Igboukwu | ₦41,000 | 7 hours | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Adazi | ₦43,500 | 8h 15m | GUO Transport |
| Lagos to Ikom | ₦44,000 | 11h 15m | Peace Mass Transit |
Bus terminals in Lagos
33 distinct terminal names are recorded against Lagos. Operators name terminals for themselves, so one place can appear once per carrier.
Getting to Lagos
Scheduled services arrive in Lagos from 25 origin cities. Fares into a city and out of it are rarely symmetrical: demand runs unevenly, and the direction carrying more traders or more returning travellers carries the premium.
| From | Fare range | Journey time | Operators |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aba | ₦27,000 – ₦48,500 | 7 – 9 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Port Harcourt | ₦33,250 – ₦48,500 | 8 – 11 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Abuja | ₦38,950 – ₦57,550 | 10 – 14 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Peace Mass Transit |
| Benin City | ₦21,000 – ₦37,500 | 4 – 6 hours | ABC Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors |
| Asaba | ₦27,500 – ₦61,200 | 5 – 8 hours | Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors |
| Owerri | ₦27,000 – ₦48,000 | 7 – 8 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors |
| Enugu | ₦29,925 – ₦47,500 | 8 – 9 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit |
| Ekwulobia | ₦33,000 – ₦41,800 | 8 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors |
| Onitsha | ₦30,100 – ₦44,000 | 6 hours | ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Libra Motors |
| Uyo | ₦33,250 – ₦47,500 | 10 hours | Chisco Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors |
| Warri | ₦28,000 – ₦42,150 | 6 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM, Libra Motors |
| Calabar | ₦45,000 – ₦48,000 | 12 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM, Peace Mass Transit |
Travelling from Lagos
Lagos is not a city with bus terminals so much as a city built around them. Every national operator on the Transita index maintains multiple boarding points here, and the total is more than three times that of any other city in the country. That density is a genuine advantage and a genuine trap: the difference between the right Lagos terminal and the wrong one can be two hours of Third Mainland Bridge traffic before your journey starts.
How the terminals are laid out
The terminals cluster in three broad zones. Jibowu and Yaba serve the mainland core and are the default for most operators. The Festac, Amuwo, Okota, Mazamaza and Ojo cluster serves the western approach and is the sensible choice if you are coming from Badagry Expressway or the airport road. Ajah and the Lekki axis serve the island. Ikotun, Iyana Ipaja and Ejigbo cover the north-west.
Practical advice
Pick the terminal by where you sleep, not by where the operator is cheapest. Most corridors out of Lagos have four or five boarding points, and the fare difference between them is usually smaller than the cost of crossing the city at 6am.
Things to do in Lagos
Landmarks, parks and places worth the trip within reach of the terminals in Lagos.
Locations from © OpenStreetMap contributors, photos from Wikimedia Commons under the licences credited. Check opening times before you travel.
Where to stay in Lagos
Hotels near the terminals in Lagos, for an early departure or a late arrival.
Locations from © OpenStreetMap contributors. Transita does not run these hotels; confirm rates and availability with them directly.
Where to eat in Lagos
12 places to eat near the terminals in Lagos, for a wait between buses or a meal once you arrive.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket from Lagos?
The lowest posted fare from Lagos is ₦5,500 to Benin City. Fares out of the city reach ₦99,750 depending on destination, operator and vehicle class.
How many bus terminals are there in Lagos?
63 terminals are recorded in Lagos, served by 7 operators.
Which bus companies operate in Lagos?
ABC Transport, Chisco Transport, Efex Transport, GIGM, GUO Transport, Libra Motors, Peace Mass Transit.
Where can I board a bus in Lagos?
Agbara, Ajah, Akownjo, Alaba, Alafia, Amuwo, Anthony, Berger, Cele, Chisco HQ, Coker, Ejigbo, Empire, Festac, Iba, Iddo, Ijesha, Ikorodu, Ikotun, Iyana Ipaja, Iyana-Paja, Jibowu, Lagos Okota, Maza-maza, Mazamaza, Mile 2, NYSC Orientation Camp Lagos, Ojo, Ojota, Okota, Oshodi, Volks, Yaba. The terminals cluster in three broad zones. Jibowu and Yaba serve the mainland core and are the default for most operators. The Festac, Amuwo, Okota, Mazamaza and Ojo cluster serves the western approach and is the sensible choice if you are coming from Badagry Expressway or the airport road. Ajah and the Lekki axis serve the island. Ikotun, Iyana Ipaja and Ejigbo cover the north-west.
Where can I travel to from Lagos by bus?
39 destinations have live scheduled fares from Lagos, including Aba, Benin City, Port Harcourt, Onitsha, Owerri.
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