What is the cheapest way to get from Calabar to Onitsha?

The cheapest way to get from Calabar to Onitsha is to drive which costs $10 - $16 and takes 4h 10m.

What is the fastest way to get from Calabar to Onitsha?

The fastest way to get from Calabar to Onitsha is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $10 - $16.

Is there a direct bus between Calabar and Onitsha?

No, there is no direct bus from Calabar to Onitsha. However, there are services departing from Calabar and arriving at Onitsha via Kumba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 8m.

How far is it from Calabar to Onitsha?

The distance between Calabar and Onitsha is 421 km. The road distance is 278.2 km.

How do I travel from Calabar to Onitsha without a car?

The best way to get from Calabar to Onitsha without a car is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Calabar to Onitsha?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Calabar to Onitsha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Calabar to Onitsha bus from?

Calabar to Onitsha bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Calabar station.

Bus or fly from Calabar to Onitsha?

The best way to get from Calabar to Onitsha is to bus which takes 8h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $40 - $280 and takes 5h.

Where does the Calabar to Onitsha bus arrive?

Calabar to Onitsha bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Kumba station.

Can I drive from Calabar to Onitsha?

Yes, the driving distance between Calabar to Onitsha is 278 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Calabar to Onitsha.

Where can I stay near Onitsha?

There are 73+ hotels available in Onitsha.

Calabar to Onitsha - 6 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Calabar to Onitsha by bus, car, taxi, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Main Bus Parkbus
2. Take the bus from Aba to Enugubus
3. Take the bus from Enugu to Onitshabus
8h 11m
Drive 278.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Calabar to Onitshacar 278.2 km
4h 10m
$11–16
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Onitshataxi 278.2 km
4h 10m
$17–21
Fly from Calabar
1. Fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane CBQ - ABB
5h
$41–273
Bus via Kumba
1. Take the bus from Calabar to Kumbabus
2. Take the bus from Kumba to Onitshabus
10h 8m
$58
Taxi to Akwa Ibom Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Calabar to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)taxi
2. Fly from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Asaba International Airport (ABB)plane QUO - ABB
5h 27m
$48–281

Calabar (CBQ) to Asaba International Airport (ABB) flights

18Weekly Planes

5h 26mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Calabar to Onitsha.

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Distance: 421.3 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Calabar, Nigeria and Onitsha, Nigeria?

You can take a bus from Calabar to Onitsha via Main Bus Park, Aba, Enugu, and Enugu in around 8h 11m. Alternatively, Ibom Air, United Nigeria Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Calabar (CBQ) to Asaba International Airport (ABB) 3 times a day.

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