Buses to Kano
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Kano, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kano to Zaria | Nigeria | 131 km (82 mi) | about 2 h 36 min |
| Kano to Chakwama | Nigeria | 134 km (83 mi) | about 2 h 39 min |
| Kano to Funtua | Nigeria | 141 km (88 mi) | about 2 h 47 min |
| Kano to Katsina | Nigeria | 148 km (92 mi) | about 2 h 55 min |
| Kano to Hadejia | Nigeria | 173 km (108 mi) | about 3 h 21 min |
| Kano to Saminaka | Nigeria | 178 km (110 mi) | about 3 h 26 min |
| Kano to Azare | Nigeria | 186 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Kano to Kaduna | Nigeria | 202 km (125 mi) | about 3 h 52 min |
| Kano to Gusau | Nigeria | 202 km (126 mi) | about 3 h 53 min |
| Kano to Nguru | Nigeria | 232 km (144 mi) | about 4 h 25 min |
| Kano to Jos | Nigeria | 234 km (145 mi) | about 4 h 27 min |
| Kano to Bauchi | Nigeria | 237 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Kano to Lagos | Nigeria | 834 km (518 mi) | about 15 h 13 min |
| Kano to Ibadan | Nigeria | 721 km (448 mi) | about 13 h 11 min |
| Kano to Abuja | Nigeria | 346 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Kano to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 820 km (509 mi) | about 14 h 58 min |
| Kano to Benin City | Nigeria | 705 km (438 mi) | about 12 h 54 min |
| Kano to Onitsha | Nigeria | 678 km (421 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Kano to Aba | Nigeria | 777 km (483 mi) | about 14 h 11 min |
| Kano to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 505 km (314 mi) | about 9 h 19 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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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.
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Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel 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.