How to get fromLagos to Nigerby plane, car or bus

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There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Niger by plane, car, or bus

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Fly to Sokoto, drive
best
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Sokoto (SKO)plane LOS - SKO
2. Drive from Sokoto (SKO) to Birni N Konnicar
3h 31m
$105–309
Fly to Katsina Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Katsina Airport (DKA)plane LOS - DKA
2. Drive from Katsina Airport (DKA) to Aguiécar
4h 47m
$103–306
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
3. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
32h 30m
Bus via Ouagadougou
1. Take the bus from Jibowu to Cotonoubus
2. Take the bus from Cotonou to Ouagadougoubus
3. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Niameybus
40h

Lagos (LOS) to Sokoto (SKO) flights

18Weekly Planes

2h 57mAverage Duration

$84Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lagos to Niger.

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Distance: 871 km
Duration: 3h 31m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Niger?

You can take a train from Oyingbo to Niamey via Yaba, Jibowu, Cotonou, Ouagadougou, and Niamey in around 32h 30m.

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Niamey, Niger(opens in a new window)

Niamey is the capital and largest city of Niger. Niamey lies on the Niger River, primarily situated on the east bank. Niamey's population was counted as 1,026,848 as of the 2012 census. As of 2017, population projections show the capital district growing at a slower rate than the country as a whole, which has the world's highest fertility rate. The city is located in a pearl millet growing region, while manufacturing industries include bricks, ceramic goods, cement, and weaving.

Things to do in Niamey

Musée National Boubou Hama(Opens in a new window)

Musée National Boubou Hama is the national museum of Niger, located in Niamey. It was founded in 1959 as Musée National du Niger. Its first conservator, Pablo Toucet, designed the concept of the museum, according to which it was part of the Culture Valley of Niamey, proposed by Boubou Hama. Adjacent to the museum, also part of the Valley, are the Franco-Nigerien Cultural Center and the Center of Linguistic and Historical Studies by Oral Tradition. The museum is located in a park, it consists of a cultural and a scientific section and a zoo. The museum also hosts temporary exhibitions.

Places to stay in Niamey

Radisson Blu Hotel & Conference Center, Niamey(Opens in a new window)

8.3Very Good

Bravia Hotel Niamey(Opens in a new window)

7.8Good

Noom Hotel Niamey(Opens in a new window)

7.6Good

Niamey Mall & Residence(Opens in a new window)

8.6Fabulous

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