Owerri to Lagos by train
Lagos lies 417 km (259 mi) west of Owerri, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 5 h 59 min at the speeds typical of Nigeria rail, over roughly 508 km (316 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Owerri | Lagos | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Nigeria | Nigeria |
| Population | 545,000 | 15.4 million |
| Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) | 11 m (36 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) | UTC+1 (Africa/Lagos) |
| Stations on record | none listed | Mobolaji Johnson Station, Agbado station, Oshodi Station |
Where to book trains from Owerri to Lagos
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Staying in Lagos
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos (statistics below are from the first 1,000). Of the 907 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (582), and 27 are five-star. Across 76 properties with at least 50 reviews, the average guest score is 7.8 out of 10. Guests have left 22,282 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Lagos from Owerri?
417 km (259 mi) in a straight line, west of Owerri; by road roughly 508 km (316 mi).
How long does it take to get from Owerri to Lagos by train?
About 5 h 59 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Owerri and Lagos?
No, both are on Africa/Lagos at the moment.
Where can I stay in Lagos?
Our booking partner lists 1,631+ places to stay in Lagos, 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.