Bus travel · Kogi
Bus fares from Lokoja
Lokoja is the Kogi State capital at the Niger–Benue confluence, where the Abuja road meets the south.
Popular routes from Lokoja
The busiest corridors out of the city, priced from the cheapest seat any operator currently posts.
Cheapest fares out of Lokoja
The lowest posted fare from Lokoja is ₦22,250 to Benin City with GIGM. 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 Lokoja
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lokoja to Lagos | ₦29,250 – ₦49,500 | 8 – 9 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM |
| Lokoja to Calabar | ₦32,250 – ₦45,300 | 9 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM |
| Lokoja to Enugu | ₦22,250 – ₦40,000 | 4 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM |
| Lokoja to Owerri | ₦33,750 – ₦47,050 | 6 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM |
| Lokoja to Port Harcourt | ₦30,250 – ₦48,800 | 8 hours | ABC Transport, GIGM |
| Lokoja to Uyo | ₦32,750 | 6h 30m | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Ibadan | ₦39,700 | 7 hours | ABC Transport |
| Lokoja to Aba | ₦41,500 | 6 hours | ABC Transport |
| Lokoja to Benin City | ₦22,250 | 4 hours | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Warri | ₦26,250 | 5h 15m | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Yenagoa | ₦31,850 | 6h 15m | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Asaba | ₦27,750 | 3h 45m | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Abakaliki | ₦28,750 | 4h 30m | GIGM |
| Lokoja to Awka | ₦30,450 | 3h 30m | GIGM |
Bus terminals in Lokoja
Every boarding point recorded against Lokoja sits under a single name. Operators name terminals for themselves, so the same place appears once per carrier.
Getting to Lokoja
Scheduled services arrive in Lokoja from 3 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.
Travelling from Lokoja
Lokoja is the most passed-through city on the Nigerian bus network. Almost every service between Abuja and the southeast uses the road through the confluence, but very few timetable the city as a place to begin a journey: the index records departures to a spread of destinations and almost nothing arriving, and a single carrier stands behind most of what is posted.
How the terminals are laid out
Lokoja and Okene are both recorded as boarding points. Okene sits well south-west of the confluence on the Benin–Abuja road, so they are not interchangeable.
Practical advice
Lokoja is a useful breakpoint on the long Abuja runs if you are travelling to the north-central states. For anywhere else, expect to join a service that is already most of the way through its journey.
Things to do in Lokoja
Landmarks, parks and places worth the trip within reach of the terminals in Lokoja.
This is the location where the River Benue and River Niger meets.
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Frequently asked questions
How much is a bus ticket from Lokoja?
The lowest posted fare from Lokoja is ₦22,250 to Benin City. Fares out of the city reach ₦49,500 depending on destination, operator and vehicle class.
How many bus terminals are there in Lokoja?
2 terminals are recorded in Lokoja, served by 2 operators.
Which bus companies operate in Lokoja?
ABC Transport, GIGM.
Where can I board a bus in Lokoja?
Lokoja. Lokoja and Okene are both recorded as boarding points. Okene sits well south-west of the confluence on the Benin–Abuja road, so they are not interchangeable.
Where can I travel to from Lokoja by bus?
14 destinations have live scheduled fares from Lokoja, including Lagos, Calabar, Enugu, Owerri, Port Harcourt.
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