Lagos to Abuja by train
Abuja lies 537 km (333 mi) north-east of Lagos, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 7 h 43 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 655 km (407 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Lagos | Abuja | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 15.4 million | 2.7 million |
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | 476 m (1,562 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Stations on record | Mobolaji Johnson Station, Agbado station, Oshodi Station | Kubwa Train Station, Amina Mohammed Train Station |
Where to book trains from Lagos to Abuja
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Staying in Abuja
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 848 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (506), and 25 are five-star. Across 47 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.7 out of 10. Guests have left 11,357 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Abuja from Lagos?
537 km (333 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Lagos; by road roughly 655 km (407 mi).
How long does it take to get from Lagos to Abuja by train?
About 7 h 43 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Lagos and Abuja?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Abuja?
Our booking partner lists 1,377+ places to stay in Abuja, bookable on this site.
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 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.