How far in advance can I buy a ticket?

Tickets are generally sold up to about 48 hours before departure, subject to availability.

Can I book a return ticket?

Return travel is usually booked as two separate one-way tickets (outbound and return).

Can I buy tickets for my family?

Yes. You can add multiple passengers to a booking. Minors travel at a reduced fare.

What classes are available?

Services offer First, Business and Regular/Standard seating. Names vary between the official pages (First/Business/Regular) and the booking system (vip/business/standard).

Nigeria Railway Train Schedules

Which train services run in Nigeria?

The Nigerian Railway Corporation (NRC) operates three modern passenger corridors.

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WITSOperating

Warri - Itakpe Train Service

12 stations • 326 km

12 stations between Ujevwu (Warri) and Itakpe, with two daily services and about 5 hours end to end.

Ujevwu to Itakpe•Itakpe to Ujevwu

AKTSOperating

Abuja - Kaduna Train Service

3 stations • 186 km

Idu (Abuja) to Rigasa (Kaduna) with a stop at Kubwa. About 2 hours.

Abuja to Kaduna•Kaduna to Abuja

LITSOperating

Lagos - Ibadan Train Service

3 stations • 157 km

Mobolaji Johnson (Ebute Metta) to Moniya, Ibadan via Prof. Wole Soyinka Station, Abeokuta. About 2 hours 30 minutes.

Lagos to Ibadan•Ibadan to Lagos

Which Nigerian train routes are most popular?

The table below shows popular station-to-station routes with departure times and regular fares. Times and fares are sample data; always confirm before you travel.

Popular Nigerian train routes with departure times and fares
Route	Service	Departs	Arrives	From (regular)
Lagos (Mobolaji Johnson) → Ibadan (Moniya)	LITS	08:00	10:30	₦3,600
Abuja (Idu) → Kaduna (Rigasa)	AKTS	07:30	09:30	₦3,600
Warri (Ujevwu) → Itakpe	WITS	08:00	13:07	₦5,000
Lagos (Mobolaji Johnson) → Abeokuta (Wole Soyinka)	LITS	08:00	09:31	₦3,000
Itakpe → Warri (Ujevwu)	WITS	14:00	19:07	₦5,000

How do I book a Nigerian train ticket?

1Create an account or continue as a guest.
2Choose your departure and arrival stations.
3Pick your train and class.
4Select your coach and seats.
5Pay securely and receive an e-ticket.

How much do Nigerian train tickets cost?

Class	Typical fare
First	₦6,000 to ₦13,000
Business	₦3,000 to ₦6,500
Regular / Standard	₦2,000 to ₦3,600
Minor / child	Reduced fare

Class names vary: official pages use First/Business/Regular, the booking system uses vip/business/standard.

What are the latest train service notices?

Warri-Itakpe (WITS)

Services have been suspended on and off for track repairs and safety checks. Confirm current status before travelling.

Abuja-Kaduna (AKTS)

Operating on a reduced timetable, with maintenance on some days.

Lagos-Ibadan (LITS)

Multiple daily trips on weekdays; fewer at weekends.

What do the Nigerian train terms mean?

Short definitions of the terms used on this site.

WITS: Warri-Itakpe Train Service, the 12-station corridor between Ujevwu (Warri) and Itakpe across Delta, Edo and Kogi.
AKTS: Abuja-Kaduna Train Service, linking Idu (Abuja), Kubwa and Rigasa (Kaduna).
LITS: Lagos-Ibadan Train Service, from Mobolaji Johnson Station via Abeokuta to Moniya, Ibadan.
Ujevwu: The Warri end of the Warri-Itakpe line. Warri and Ujevwu are the same terminal.
Standard gauge: Track with a width of 1,435 mm. All three NRC passenger corridors use standard gauge.
Regular class: The basic seating tier. Official pages call it Regular; the booking system calls it standard.
WIT1 and WIT2: The two Warri-Itakpe trains: WIT1 runs morning Ujevwu to Itakpe; WIT2 runs afternoon Itakpe to Ujevwu.