Buses to Maiduguri
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 Maiduguri, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri to Bama | Nigeria | 68 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 29 min |
| Maiduguri to Mubi | Nigeria | 176 km (109 mi) | about 3 h 24 min |
| Maiduguri to Gashua | Nigeria | 257 km (160 mi) | about 4 h 51 min |
| Maiduguri to Gombe | Nigeria | 278 km (173 mi) | about 5 h 14 min |
| Maiduguri to Jimeta | Nigeria | 296 km (184 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Maiduguri to Yola | Nigeria | 303 km (188 mi) | about 5 h 41 min |
| Maiduguri to Nguru | Nigeria | 315 km (196 mi) | about 5 h 54 min |
| Maiduguri to Pindiga | Nigeria | 318 km (197 mi) | about 5 h 57 min |
| Maiduguri to Azare | Nigeria | 323 km (201 mi) | about 6 h 3 min |
| Maiduguri to Hadejia | Nigeria | 345 km (215 mi) | about 6 h 27 min |
| Maiduguri to Chakwama | Nigeria | 382 km (237 mi) | about 7 h 6 min |
| Maiduguri to Jalingo | Nigeria | 383 km (238 mi) | about 7 h 7 min |
| Maiduguri to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 22 h 17 min |
| Maiduguri to Kano | Nigeria | 505 km (314 mi) | about 9 h 19 min |
| Maiduguri to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 20 h 31 min |
| Maiduguri to Abuja | Nigeria | 692 km (430 mi) | about 12 h 40 min |
| Maiduguri to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 18 h 51 min |
| Maiduguri to Kaduna | Nigeria | 641 km (398 mi) | about 11 h 45 min |
| Maiduguri to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 18 h 42 min |
| Maiduguri to Onitsha | Nigeria | 944 km (586 mi) | about 17 h 11 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 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.