Trains to Maiduguri
Stations on record, the cities within reach by rail, and estimated times from distance.
Wikidata lists 1 railway station in Maiduguri: Maiduguri Railway 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 Maiduguri
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maiduguri to Gombe | Nigeria | 278 km (173 mi) | about 4 h |
| Maiduguri to Bauchi | Nigeria | 400 km (248 mi) | about 5 h 45 min |
| Maiduguri to Kano | Nigeria | 505 km (314 mi) | about 7 h 16 min |
| Maiduguri to Jos | Nigeria | 512 km (318 mi) | about 7 h 22 min |
| Maiduguri to Saminaka | Nigeria | 513 km (319 mi) | about 7 h 23 min |
| Maiduguri to Zaria | Nigeria | 598 km (371 mi) | about 8 h 36 min |
| Maiduguri to Katsina | Nigeria | 617 km (383 mi) | about 8 h 52 min |
| Maiduguri to Kaduna | Nigeria | 641 km (398 mi) | about 9 h 13 min |
| Maiduguri to Abuja | Nigeria | 692 km (430 mi) | about 9 h 57 min |
| Maiduguri to Enugu | Nigeria | 864 km (537 mi) | about 12 h 25 min |
| Maiduguri to Sokoto | Nigeria | 870 km (540 mi) | about 12 h 30 min |
| Maiduguri to Calabar | Nigeria | 932 km (579 mi) | about 13 h 24 min |
| Maiduguri to Lagos | Nigeria | 1,228 km (763 mi) | about 17 h 39 min |
| Maiduguri to Ibadan | Nigeria | 1,129 km (702 mi) | about 16 h 14 min |
| Maiduguri to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 1,036 km (644 mi) | about 14 h 54 min |
| Maiduguri to Benin City | Nigeria | 1,029 km (639 mi) | about 14 h 47 min |
| Maiduguri to Onitsha | Nigeria | 944 km (586 mi) | about 13 h 34 min |
| Maiduguri to Aba | Nigeria | 983 km (611 mi) | about 14 h 8 min |
| Maiduguri to Ilorin | Nigeria | 1,014 km (630 mi) | about 14 h 34 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 Maiduguri have?
Maiduguri Railway 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
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
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.