Maiduguri to Ibadan by train
Ibadan lies 1,129 km (702 mi) south-west of Maiduguri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 16 h 14 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 1,378 km (856 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Maiduguri | Ibadan | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.1 million | 3.6 million |
| Elevation | 325 m (1,066 ft) | 181 m (594 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Stations on record | Maiduguri Railway Station | none listed |
Where to book trains from Maiduguri to Ibadan
We take no bookings for these providers and hold no reservation with them. The provider you choose handles payment, confirmation, changes and refunds. How that works.
Staying in Ibadan
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Ibadan. Of the 225 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (146), and 5 are five-star. Guests have left 919 reviews in total.
Book a hotel in Ibadan
Live rooms and prices from our booking partner, booked and paid for here. Free cancellation is marked where it applies.
Common questions
How far is Ibadan from Maiduguri?
1,129 km (702 mi) in a straight line, south-west of Maiduguri; by road roughly 1,378 km (856 mi).
How long does it take to get from Maiduguri to Ibadan by train?
About 16 h 14 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Maiduguri and Ibadan?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Ibadan?
Our booking partner lists 297 places to stay in Ibadan, 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 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.