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

The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to drive which costs $27 - $40 and takes 10h 28m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $60 - $420.

How far is it from Lagos to Calabar?

The distance between Lagos and Calabar is 610 km. The road distance is 721.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lagos to Calabar without a car is to bus which takes 10h 55m and costs $30 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 1h 44m to get from Lagos to Calabar, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lagos to Calabar?

The best way to get from Lagos to Calabar is to fly which takes 1h 44m and costs $60 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 - $65 and takes 10h 55m.

Can I drive from Lagos to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Calabar is 721 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Lagos to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 13+ hotels available in Calabar.

Lagos to Calabar - 9 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 9 ways to get from Lagos to Calabar by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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

Fly to Calabar
best
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ)plane LOS - CBQ
1h 44m
$63–413
Drive 721.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lagos to Calabarcar 721.3 km
10h 28m
$28–40
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabarbus
10h 55m
$31–61
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lagos to Calabartaxi 721.3 km
10h 28m
$45–55
Shuttle, bus
1. Take a shuttle bus from Jibowu to Abashuttle
2. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
12h 55m
$37
Fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane LOS - QUO
2. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
3h 14m
$69–421
Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane LOS - PHC
2. Take the bus from Port Harcourt to Calabarbus
4h 52m
$82–169
Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane LOS - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Main Bus Parktaxi
3. Take the bus from Main Bus Park to Calabarbus
4h 54m
$80–186
Bus via Lagos Maza Maza
1. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Calabarbus
11h 54m
$56

Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ) flights

3Weekly Planes

1h 20mAverage Duration

$63Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lagos to Calabar.

Launch map view

Distance: 609.6 km
Duration: 1h 44m

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

Jet Charter flies from Lagos (LOS) to Calabar (CBQ) 3 times a week. Alternatively, ABC Transport operates a bus from Jibowu Terminal to Calabar once daily. Tickets cost $30–60 and the journey takes 10h 45m.

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