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How to get fromOnitsha to Calabarby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Onitsha to Calabar by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Owerritaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Owerri to Calabarbus bus
    5h 1m
    $20–27

  2. Drive  283.3 km

    1. Drive from Onitsha to Calabarcar car 283.3 km
    4h 1m
    $24–35

  3. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Onitsha to Calabartaxi taxi 283.3 km
    4h 1m
    $23–28

  4. Fly, taxi

    1. Fly from Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane plane ABB - QUO
    2. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi taxi
    5h 33m
    $106–295

Asaba International Airport (ABB) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration4h 54mAverage Duration
Ticket$67Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Onitsha to Calabar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 286.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 1m

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

There is no direct connection from Onitsha to Calabar. However, you can take the taxi to Owerri then take the bus to Calabar. Alternatively, you can drive from Onitsha to Calabar in around 4h 1m.

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