Buses to Makurdi
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 Makurdi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Makurdi to Gboko | Nigeria | 70 km (43 mi) | about 1 h 30 min |
| Makurdi to Lafia | Nigeria | 85 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 46 min |
| Makurdi to Nsukka | Nigeria | 158 km (98 mi) | about 3 h 5 min |
| Makurdi to Abakaliki | Nigeria | 163 km (101 mi) | about 3 h 10 min |
| Makurdi to Enugu | Nigeria | 183 km (114 mi) | about 3 h 32 min |
| Makurdi to Abuja | Nigeria | 186 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 35 min |
| Makurdi to Suleja | Nigeria | 218 km (136 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Makurdi to Ugep | Nigeria | 220 km (136 mi) | about 4 h 11 min |
| Makurdi to Amaigbo | Nigeria | 229 km (142 mi) | about 4 h 22 min |
| Makurdi to Awka | Nigeria | 233 km (145 mi) | about 4 h 26 min |
| Makurdi to Jos | Nigeria | 247 km (154 mi) | about 4 h 41 min |
| Makurdi to Okigwe | Nigeria | 248 km (154 mi) | about 4 h 42 min |
| Makurdi to Lagos | Nigeria | 583 km (362 mi) | about 10 h 43 min |
| Makurdi to Kano | Nigeria | 474 km (295 mi) | about 8 h 46 min |
| Makurdi to Ibadan | Nigeria | 510 km (317 mi) | about 9 h 24 min |
| Makurdi to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 369 km (229 mi) | about 6 h 52 min |
| Makurdi to Kaduna | Nigeria | 332 km (207 mi) | about 6 h 13 min |
| Makurdi to Benin City | Nigeria | 355 km (221 mi) | about 6 h 37 min |
| Makurdi to Onitsha | Nigeria | 260 km (162 mi) | about 4 h 55 min |
| Makurdi to Aba | Nigeria | 319 km (198 mi) | about 5 h 58 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.
Where these facts come from
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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.