Onitsha to Osogbo by train
Osogbo lies 305 km (190 mi) north-west of Onitsha, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 4 h 23 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 372 km (231 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Onitsha | Osogbo | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 1.6 million | 645,000 |
| Elevation | 57 m (187 ft) | 336 m (1,102 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Stations on record | none listed | none listed |
Where to book trains from Onitsha to Osogbo
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Staying in Osogbo
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Osogbo. Of the 14 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (8), and 1 are five-star.
Book a hotel in Osogbo
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Common questions
How far is Osogbo from Onitsha?
305 km (190 mi) in a straight line, north-west of Onitsha; by road roughly 372 km (231 mi).
How long does it take to get from Onitsha to Osogbo by train?
About 4 h 23 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Onitsha and Osogbo?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Osogbo?
Our booking partner lists 14 places to stay in Osogbo, 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.