Trains to Lagos
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 8 railway stations in Lagos: Mobolaji Johnson Station, Agbado station, Oshodi Station, Mushin Station, Agege Station, Oyingbo Station, Iju Station, Ikeja 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 Lagos
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos to Abeokuta | Nigeria | 78 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 7 min |
| Lagos to Ibadan | Nigeria | 117 km (73 mi) | about 1 h 41 min |
| Lagos to Oyo | Nigeria | 167 km (103 mi) | about 2 h 24 min |
| Lagos to Ile-Ife | Nigeria | 172 km (107 mi) | about 2 h 28 min |
| Lagos to Osogbo | Nigeria | 195 km (121 mi) | about 2 h 48 min |
| Lagos to Akure | Nigeria | 217 km (135 mi) | about 3 h 8 min |
| Lagos to Benin City | Nigeria | 247 km (153 mi) | about 3 h 33 min |
| Lagos to Ilorin | Nigeria | 260 km (162 mi) | about 3 h 44 min |
| Lagos to Warri | Nigeria | 281 km (174 mi) | about 4 h 2 min |
| Lagos to Onitsha | Nigeria | 376 km (234 mi) | about 5 h 25 min |
| Lagos to Owerri | Nigeria | 417 km (259 mi) | about 5 h 59 min |
| Lagos to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 442 km (274 mi) | about 6 h 21 min |
| Lagos to Kano | Nigeria | 834 km (518 mi) | about 12 h |
| Lagos to Abuja | Nigeria | 537 km (333 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Lagos to Kaduna | Nigeria | 635 km (394 mi) | about 9 h 7 min |
| Lagos to Aba | Nigeria | 464 km (288 mi) | about 6 h 40 min |
| Lagos to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 17 h 39 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 Lagos have?
Mobolaji Johnson Station, Agbado station, Oshodi Station, Mushin Station, Agege Station, Oyingbo Station and others.
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.