There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Niger by plane, bus, or car
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 Niamey
best- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Niamey (NIM)plane LOS - NIM
7h 36m$626–1,732Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
32h 38m$88–125Fly to Sokoto, drive
- Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Sokoto (SKO)plane LOS - SKO
- Drive from Sokoto (SKO) to Birni N Konnicar
3h 30m$156–240Bus via Ouagadougou
- Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
- Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
- Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
40h 8m$108–126
Lagos (LOS) to Niamey (NIM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Niger is to bus which costs $85 - $130 and takes 32h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Lagos to Niger is to fly and drive which takes 3h 30m and costs $150 - $240.
No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Niger. However, there are services departing from Jibowu and arriving at Niamey via Cotonou and Ouagadougou. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 32h 38m.
The distance between Lagos and Niger is 807 km.
The best way to get from Lagos to Niger without a car is to bus which takes 32h 38m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Lagos to Niger, including transfers.
Lagos to Niger bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, depart from Jibowu station.
The best way to get from Lagos to Niger is to fly which takes 7h 36m and costs $600 - $1,800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $130 and takes 32h 38m.
Lagos to Niger bus services, operated by Chisco Transport, arrive at Cotonou station.
There are nine+ hotels available in Niger.
What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Niger?
Air Cote D'Ivoire and ASKY fly from Lagos (LOS) to Niamey (NIM) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Lagos to Niamey via Oyingbo, Yaba, Jibowu, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, and Niamey in around 32h 38m.
- Website
- aircotedivoire.com
Flights from Lagos to Niamey via Abidjan
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $600–1,700
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
Bus from Jibowu to Cotonou
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $10–14
- Schedules at
- chiscotransport.com.ng
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