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Kaduna to Ilorin by train

Ilorin lies 390 km (242 mi) south-west of Kaduna, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.

By rail the journey is about 5 h 36 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 475 km (295 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.

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KadunaIlorin
CountryNigeriaNigeria
Population1.9 million1.1 million
Elevation626 m (2,054 ft)320 m (1,050 ft)
Time nowUTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos)
Stations on recordnone listednone listed

Where to book trains from Kaduna to Ilorin

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Staying in Ilorin

Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Ilorin. Of the 57 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (41), and 3 are five-star. Guests have left 60 reviews in total.

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Common questions

How far is Ilorin from Kaduna?

390 km (242 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Kaduna; by road roughly 475 km (295 mi).

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

About 5 h 36 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.

Is there a time difference between Kaduna and Ilorin?

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

Where can I stay in Ilorin?

Our booking partner lists 64 places to stay in Ilorin, 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.