Ibadan to Ile-Ife by train
Ile-Ife lies 73 km (45 mi) east of Ibadan, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 1 h 3 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 89 km (55 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Ibadan | Ile-Ife | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 3.6 million | 560,000 |
| Elevation | 181 m (594 ft) | 295 m (968 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
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Common questions
How far is Ile-Ife from Ibadan?
73 km (45 mi) in a straight line, east of Ibadan; by road roughly 89 km (55 mi).
How long does it take to get from Ibadan to Ile-Ife by train?
About 1 h 3 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Ibadan and Ile-Ife?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
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 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.