What is the travel distance from Lagos to Benin City?

The distance separating Lagos and Benin City is 154 miles (249 km).

Transport from Lagos, NG to Benin City by road: bus, shuttle

Next bus departures

Next departures for Lagos to Benin City on November 25
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended	Price and booking link
	Bus	7:00pm	Bolade Oshodi Bus Terminal	6h 30m	1:30am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	CheapestFastest
	Bus	6:00pm	Jibowu Bus Terminal	9h 30m	3:30am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	No tags

Next departures for Lagos to Benin City on November 26
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Cliffosa Motors	Bus	7:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	2h 58m	10:28am	Benin City Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45am	Jibowu Bus Terminal	2h 40m	9:25am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	Fastest
Osarodion Motors	Bus	7:00am	Iyana-Ipaja Station (OM)	9h 30m	4:30pm	Benin City Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Jibowu Bus Terminal	9h 30m	3:30am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	No tags
Efex Executive	Bus	8:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	6h 24m	2:54pm	Benin City Station	No tags

Next departures for Lagos to Benin City on November 27
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Cliffosa Motors	Bus	7:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	2h 58m	10:28am	Benin City Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45am	Jibowu Bus Terminal	2h 40m	9:25am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	Fastest
Osarodion Motors	Bus	7:00am	Iyana-Ipaja Station (OM)	9h 30m	4:30pm	Benin City Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Jibowu Bus Terminal	9h 30m	3:30am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	No tags
Efex Executive	Bus	8:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	6h 24m	2:54pm	Benin City Station	No tags

Next departures for Lagos to Benin City on November 28
Operated by	Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Cliffosa Motors	Bus	7:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	2h 58m	10:28am	Benin City Station	Cheapest
	Bus	6:45am	Jibowu Bus Terminal	2h 40m	9:25am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	Fastest
Osarodion Motors	Bus	7:00am	Iyana-Ipaja Station (OM)	9h 30m	4:30pm	Benin City Station	No tags
	Bus	6:00pm	Jibowu Bus Terminal	9h 30m	3:30am	Benin Transit Terminal Pickup	No tags
Efex Executive	Bus	8:30am	Jibowu (CHIM)	6h 24m	2:54pm	Benin City Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Lagos to Benin City

We recommend taking the bus

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as the good way to reach Benin City. The journey takes about 6 hours 24 minutes and with fares starting at just $12, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

5bus per day

6h 24mAverage Duration

155 milesDistance

6kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$12 - $26	Average Duration6h 24m	CO₂ emissions 6kg CO₂e
Van	Average Price$18 - $20	Average Duration10h 44m	CO₂ emissions 8kg CO₂e

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Staff4.4

Timeliness2.5

Cleanliness3.8

Wifi1.7

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Lagos, NG to Benin City by bus

What is the travel distance from Lagos to Benin City?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/23

$12

11/24

$12

Today

$12

11/26

$12

11/27

$12

11/28

$12

11/29

$12

11/30

$12

The cheapest trip from Lagos, NG to Benin City was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $12

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Lagos, NG to Benin City, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $12 to $26 for a bus ticket from Lagos, NG to Benin City based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $12 which is on 2025-11-29.

Usually ABC Transport will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.