Lagos to Ibadan train: fares and timetable
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The Lagos–Ibadan train (Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS)) is run by the Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC). A Regular adult ticket from Lagos to Ibadan is ₦3,600; First class is ₦13,000. Trains leave Lagos from Mobolaji Johnson Station (MJS).
Fares
As of: NRC fares page last modified 2026-09-08; read 2026-10-01.
| Class | Lagos–Ibadan | Lagos–Abeokuta | Abeokuta–Ibadan |
|---|---|---|---|
| First | ₦13,000 | ₦9,000 | ₦6,000 |
| Business | ₦6,500 | ₦4,500 | ₦3,000 |
| Regular, adult | ₦3,600 | ₦3,000 | ₦2,000 |
| Regular, minor | ₦3,000 | ₦2,000 | ₦1,000 |
NRC lists no minor fare for First or Business class.
Timetable
As of: NRC schedules page last modified 2024-11-13; read 2026-10-01. NRC's timetable page hasn't changed since then, so confirm with NRC before you travel. All trains stop at Abeokuta.
Sunday to Thursday
| Leaves Lagos | Abeokuta | Arrives Ibadan |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 09:31 | 10:30 |
| 16:00 | 17:31 | 18:33 |
| Leaves Ibadan | Abeokuta | Arrives Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:57 | 10:33 |
| 16:00 | 16:57 | 18:33 |
Friday and Saturday
| Leaves Lagos | Abeokuta | Arrives Ibadan |
|---|---|---|
| 07:15 | 09:16 | 10:18 |
| 13:40 | 15:02 | 16:01 |
| 16:00 | 17:31 | 18:33 |
| Leaves Ibadan | Abeokuta | Arrives Lagos |
|---|---|---|
| 08:00 | 08:57 | 10:30 |
| 10:50 | 11:44 | 13:11 |
| 16:30 | 17:27 | 19:03 |
Tickets and rules
- Lagos station: Mobolaji Johnson Station (MJS), Muritala Muhammad Way, Ebute-Metta, Lagos.
- Booking: NRC "Book Now" page gives a LITS phone line and email; no online ticketing URL is linked from nrc.gov.ng. (see sources).
- ID required to buy a ticket; tickets non-refundable and valid for one journey; under-3s free without a seat; max luggage 25 kg; travelling without a ticket = fine of twice the fare.
Lagos–Ibadan stations
NRC's timetable lists only Lagos, Abeokuta and Ibadan. Other stations on the line (seen in OpenStreetMap) are not listed by NRC as stops and are left out.
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Sources
- nrc.gov.ng/train-schedules-and-fares/fares: NRC fares table for Lagos–Ibadan Train Service (LITS). Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/wp-json/wp/v2/pages: fares page (id 616) last modified 2026-09-08T00:13:28. Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/schedules: NRC LITS timetable (Fri & Sat; Sun–Thu). Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/wp-json/wp/v2/pages: schedules page (id 8165) last modified 2024-11-13T14:32:08. Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/lagos-district: LITS originates from Mobolaji Johnson Station (MJS), Muritala Muhammad Way, Ebute-Metta. Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/booking: NRC "Book Now" page: LITS booking contact +234(0)7074964453, [email protected]. Opened 1 Oct 2026.
- nrc.gov.ng/passenger-services: NRC terms: ID needed to buy a ticket; tickets non-refundable, one journey; children under 3 ride free without a seat; luggage max 25 kg; no ticket = fine of double the fare. Opened 1 Oct 2026.