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IlorinOyo

Ilorin to Oyo by train

Oyo lies 98 km (61 mi) south-west of Ilorin, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 1 h 25 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 120 km (74 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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IlorinOyo
CountryNigeriaNigeria
Population1.1 million736,072
Elevation320 m (1,050 ft)286 m (938 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

Where to book trains from Ilorin to Oyo

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Staying in Oyo

Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Oyo. Of the 2 with a star rating, the largest group is 4-star (1). Guests have left 1 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Oyo from Ilorin?

98 km (61 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Ilorin; by road roughly 120 km (74 mi).

How long does it take to get from Ilorin to Oyo by train?

About 1 h 25 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Ilorin and Oyo?

No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.

Where can I stay in Oyo?

Our booking partner lists 2 places to stay in Oyo, bookable on this site.

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.