Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States
Lagos–Abeokuta–Ibadan Train: Stations, Timetable and Trip Planning
Use the official Nigerian Railway Corporation timetable to compare Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan stops, check the right day's departure and plan onward transport before booking.
Start here
Plan your visit to Lagos–Ibadan by train
Begin with Lagos departure, Abeokuta stop, Ibadan arrival and return. See the guide for details on each stop.
Check current opening hours, access and travel conditions before leaving.- Applies to
- Lagos, Ogun and Oyo States, Nigeria
- Guide type
- Itinerary
- Best for
- Rail journeys, City breaks, Abeokuta
- Information reviewed
- 2026-10-12
The Nigerian Railway Corporation lists the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS) with a stop at Abeokuta. A useful rail trip starts by choosing your departure day and station, then checking the official timetable and booking instructions again before you leave. Fridays and Saturdays have a different timetable from Sundays through Thursdays.
More context
For a city break, decide whether you want to spend your time in Abeokuta or continue to Ibadan. The train does not deliver you to every attraction: arrange a safe onward journey from the station, and avoid scheduling a tight connection that assumes there can never be a delay.
This is a planning guide, not a real-time departure board or ticket seller. NRC can adjust journeys, seat inventory and operations; the operator's live notice and ticket confirmation take precedence.
Reviewed 2026-10-12. Confirm live opening hours, ticketing, road access, weather, security conditions and event schedules directly before travelling.
Rail journeys
City breaks
Abeokuta
Ibadan
Highlights
What to see in Lagos–Ibadan by train
Address, maps & cost
Lagos–Ibadan by train: places to visit, eat & stay
Prices are marked as current estimates or variable instead of being presented as permanent facts.
LandmarkChecked 2026-10-12
Mobolaji Johnson Railway Station
NRC identifies Mobolaji Johnson Station as the Lagos origin for the Lagos–Ibadan Train Service. Confirm your ticket and station before leaving for the terminal.
- Area
- Ebute-Metta, Lagos
- Address
- Murtala Muhammed Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos, Nigeria
- Cost
- Train fares vary by class and destination; confirm NRC's current booking price.
LandmarkChecked 2026-10-12
Abeokuta railway stop
Abeokuta is an intermediate Lagos–Ibadan service stop on NRC's official timetable. Verify the train direction, station location and onward transport before planning an Ogun heritage visit.
- Area
- Abeokuta, Ogun State
- Address
- Abeokuta Railway Station, Abeokuta, Ogun State, Nigeria
- Cost
- Fares depend on class and journey; verify the current NRC ticket price.
LandmarkChecked 2026-10-12
Ibadan railway terminal (Moniya)
The Ibadan end of the Lagos–Ibadan standard-gauge passenger route is in the Moniya area, outside central Ibadan. Arrange an onward city transfer and check the correct boarding station before travel.
- Area
- Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State
- Address
- Moniya Railway Station, Moniya, Ibadan, Oyo State, Nigeria
- Cost
- Fares depend on class and journey; confirm price with NRC.
Common trip questions
Planning Lagos–Ibadan by train
What should I see in Lagos–Ibadan by train?
Begin with Lagos departure, Abeokuta stop, Ibadan arrival and return. See the guide for details on each stop.
What should I check before visiting Lagos–Ibadan by train?
NRC publishes different Lagos–Ibadan patterns for Fridays/Saturdays and Sundays–Thursdays. Check the current official timetable for your travel date; do not assume a screenshot from another day applies.
Before you go
Before you visit Lagos–Ibadan by train
Choose the day before choosing the time
NRC publishes different Lagos–Ibadan patterns for Fridays/Saturdays and Sundays–Thursdays. Check the current official timetable for your travel date; do not assume a screenshot from another day applies.
Use the operator's booking route
On nrc.gov.ng, open BOOK NOW and select Lagos Ibadan Train Service (LITS). Check live seat availability, accepted payment methods and boarding instructions there before paying anyone.
Allow a realistic city transfer
Build in time between station arrival and museums, accommodation or an onward bus. Check the station location in your ticket and agree on an identifiable pickup point.
Keep heritage visits manageable
For Abeokuta, focus on one heritage cluster; for Ibadan, select a few city stops rather than treating the train as an entire itinerary. See the Abeokuta and Ibadan city guides for those attractions.
Check safety, delays and changes
Review NRC service announcements and current local transport guidance immediately before travel. Prefer a daylight onward journey and keep your return option flexible.
Do not invent a fare
No universal current ticket price is listed here; classes, travel date and purchase conditions may change the amount. Confirm the actual checkout price with NRC.
Source & verification
Sources and live checks for Lagos–Ibadan by train
This itinerary guide was reviewed on 2026-10-12. MyNigeriaGuide does not treat old prices, social posts or copied travel lists as permanent facts; confirm dynamic details close to your travel date.
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