Buses to Owerri
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 Owerri, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Owerri to Umuahia | Nigeria | 51 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 10 min |
| Owerri to Okigwe | Nigeria | 52 km (32 mi) | about 1 h 11 min |
| Owerri to Aba | Nigeria | 56 km (35 mi) | about 1 h 15 min |
| Owerri to Nnewi | Nigeria | 61 km (38 mi) | about 1 h 21 min |
| Owerri to Atani | Nigeria | 67 km (41 mi) | about 1 h 27 min |
| Owerri to Nkpor | Nigeria | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 38 min |
| Owerri to Port Harcourt | Nigeria | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Owerri to Onitsha | Nigeria | 79 km (49 mi) | about 1 h 40 min |
| Owerri to Awka | Nigeria | 81 km (50 mi) | about 1 h 42 min |
| Owerri to Ikot Ekpene | Nigeria | 83 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Owerri to Okrika | Nigeria | 83 km (51 mi) | about 1 h 44 min |
| Owerri to Buguma | Nigeria | 85 km (53 mi) | about 1 h 47 min |
| Owerri to Lagos | Nigeria | 417 km (259 mi) | about 7 h 43 min |
| Owerri to Kano | Nigeria | 743 km (461 mi) | about 13 h 34 min |
| Owerri to Ibadan | Nigeria | 405 km (251 mi) | about 7 h 31 min |
| Owerri to Abuja | Nigeria | 401 km (249 mi) | about 7 h 26 min |
| Owerri to Kaduna | Nigeria | 563 km (350 mi) | about 10 h 21 min |
| Owerri to Benin City | Nigeria | 182 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Owerri to Maiduguri | Nigeria | 976 km (607 mi) | about 17 h 46 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.