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How to get fromNiger to Zariaby car, plane, taxi, bus, train or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Niger to Zaria by car, plane, taxi, bus, train, or shuttle

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  1. Drive to Sokoto, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Drive from Birni N Konni to Sokoto (SKO)car
    2. Fly from Sokoto (SKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN)planeSKO - KAN
    3. Take the taxi from Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) to Zariataxi
    5h 8m
    $73–418
  2. Drive 783.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Niamey to Zariacar783.3 km
    13h 4m
    $30–43
  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus
    2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
    4. Take the bus from Jibowu Terminal to Abujabus
    5. Take the train from Kudwa to Kaduna- Rigasatrain
    6. Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi
    42h 59m
  4. Drive to Sokoto, fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Birni N Konni to Sokoto (SKO)car
    2. Fly from Sokoto (SKO) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)planeSKO - ABV
    3. Take the train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasatrain
    4. Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi
    8h 45m
    $106–281
  5. Drive to Katsina Airport, fly to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Aguié to Katsina Airport (DKA)car
    2. Fly from Katsina Airport (DKA) to Nnamdi Azikiwe International Airport (ABV)planeDKA - ABV
    3. Take the train from Abuja to Kaduna- Rigasatrain
    4. Take the taxi from Kaduna- Rigasa to Zariataxi
    8h 19m
    $60–339
  6. Bus, shuttle, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Niamey to Ouagadougoubus
    2. Take the bus from Ouagadougou to Cotonoubus
    3. Take the bus from Cotonou to Jibowubus
    4. Take a shuttle bus from Iyana Ipaja to Kadunashuttle
    5. Take the taxi from Kaduna to Zariataxi
    2d 5h

Sokoto (SKO) to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Niger and Zaria, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Niger to Zaria. However, you can drive to Sokoto (SKO) airport, fly to Mallam Aminu Kano International Airport (KAN), then take the taxi to Zaria. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Niamey, take the bus to Ouagadougou, take the bus to Cotonou, take the bus to Jibowu, walk to Jibowu Terminal, take the bus to Abuja, take the taxi to Kudwa, take the train to Kaduna- Rigasa, then take the taxi to Zaria.

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