What is the cheapest way to get from Lagos to Rivers?

The cheapest way to get from Lagos to Rivers is to bus which costs $41 - $42 and takes 8h 6m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lagos to Rivers?

The fastest way to get from Lagos to Rivers is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $70 - $150.

Is there a direct bus between Lagos and Rivers?

No, there is no direct bus from Lagos to Rivers. However, there are services departing from Lagos Maza Maza and arriving at Port Harcourt via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 6m.

How far is it from Lagos to Rivers?

The distance between Lagos and Rivers is 486 km. The road distance is 592.2 km.

How do I travel from Lagos to Rivers without a car?

The best way to get from Lagos to Rivers without a car is to bus which takes 8h 6m and costs $41 - $42.

How long does it take to get from Lagos to Rivers?

It takes approximately 1h 40m to get from Lagos to Rivers, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lagos to Rivers bus from?

Lagos to Rivers bus services, operated by Afrique Con, depart from Lagos Maza Maza station.

Bus or fly from Lagos to Rivers?

The best way to get from Lagos to Rivers is to fly which takes 1h 40m and costs $70 - $150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $41 - $42 and takes 8h 6m.

Where does the Lagos to Rivers bus arrive?

Lagos to Rivers bus services, operated by Afrique Con, arrive at Port Harcourt station.

Can I drive from Lagos to Rivers?

Yes, the driving distance between Lagos to Rivers is 592 km. It takes approximately 7h 58m to drive from Lagos to Rivers.

Where can I stay near Rivers?

There are 172+ hotels available in Rivers.

Lagos to Rivers - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Lagos to Rivers by plane, bus, car, taxi, ferry, or shuttle

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Fly to Port Harcourt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC)plane LOS - PHC
1h 40m
$74–146
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Port Harcourtbus
8h 6m
$42
Drive 592.2 km
1. Drive from Lagos to Port Harcourtcar 592.2 km
7h 58m
$50–72
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Lagos to Port Harcourttaxi 592.2 km
7h 58m
$45–60
Ferry, shuttle
1. Take the ferry from Marina/CMS to Kirikiriferry
2. Take the ferry from Kirikiri to Mile 2/NIWAferry
3. Take a shuttle bus from Maza Maza to Port Harcourtshuttle
10h 9m
Fly to Imo State Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Imo State Airport (QOW)plane LOS - QOW
2. Take the taxi from Imo State Airport (QOW) to Eleletaxi
2h 18m
$83–460

Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) flights

105Weekly Planes

1h 10mAverage Duration

$61Cheapest Price

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Distance: 485.5 km
Duration: 1h 40m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Rivers, Nigeria?

Air Peace, United Nigeria Airlines, and six other airlines fly from Lagos (LOS) to Port Harcourt International Airport (PHC) hourly. Alternatively, Afrique Con operates a bus from Lagos Maza Maza to Port Harcourt once daily. Tickets cost $39 and the journey takes 7h 44m.

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