Trains to Abuja
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 2 railway stations in Abuja: Kubwa Train Station, Amina Mohammed Train Station. Which one a service uses is set by the operator, so check the station name on the ticket, not just the city.
Rail routes from Abuja
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Abuja to Kaduna | Nigeria | 163 km (102 mi) | about 2 h 21 min |
| Abuja to Jos | Nigeria | 181 km (113 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Abuja to Saminaka | Nigeria | 199 km (124 mi) | about 2 h 52 min |
| Abuja to Zaria | Nigeria | 230 km (143 mi) | about 3 h 18 min |
| Abuja to Enugu | Nigeria | 291 km (181 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Abuja to Bauchi | Nigeria | 293 km (182 mi) | about 4 h 12 min |
| Abuja to Akure | Nigeria | 323 km (201 mi) | about 4 h 39 min |
| Abuja to Ilorin | Nigeria | 330 km (205 mi) | about 4 h 45 min |
| Abuja to Onitsha | Nigeria | 333 km (207 mi) | about 4 h 47 min |
| Abuja to Kano | Nigeria | 346 km (215 mi) | about 4 h 58 min |
| Abuja to Osogbo | Nigeria | 353 km (220 mi) | about 5 h 5 min |
| Abuja to Benin City | Nigeria | 366 km (227 mi) | about 5 h 16 min |
| Abuja to Lagos | Nigeria | 537 km (333 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Abuja to Ibadan | Nigeria | 437 km (272 mi) | about 6 h 17 min |
| Abuja to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 479 km (298 mi) | about 6 h 53 min |
| Abuja to Aba | Nigeria | 440 km (273 mi) | about 6 h 19 min |
| Abuja to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 692 km (430 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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Common questions
Which railway stations does Abuja have?
Kubwa Train Station, Amina Mohammed Train Station.
How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.