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This guide provides detailed public transport options from Banana Island (Ikoyi) to Abule Nla (Ebute Metta/Yaba) in Lagos. It covers common routes, estimated costs, essential travel tips, and safety advice for a smooth journey using local 'Danfo' buses and 'Keke' tricycles.
Distance
12.0 km
Duration
1h 30m
Total Cost
β¦500 - β¦900
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From Banana Island Gate, take a 'Danfo' bus or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) going towards Falomo Under Bridge.
At Falomo Under Bridge, cross to the side with buses heading to Obalende. Take a 'Danfo' bus to Obalende Terminus.
From Obalende Terminus, find a 'Danfo' bus going to Oyingbo Market. These buses are frequent.
At Oyingbo Market, you can take a 'Keke Napep' or another short 'Danfo' ride directly to Abule Nla (ask for 'Abule Nla Junction' or 'Abule Nla bus stop').
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Banana Island Gate, take a 'Danfo' bus or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) going towards Falomo Under Bridge.
At Falomo Under Bridge, cross to the side with buses heading to Obalende. Take a 'Danfo' bus to Obalende Terminus.
From Obalende Terminus, find a 'Danfo' bus going to Oyingbo Market. These buses are frequent.
At Oyingbo Market, you can take a 'Keke Napep' or another short 'Danfo' ride directly to Abule Nla (ask for 'Abule Nla Junction' or 'Abule Nla bus stop').
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Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Abule Nla corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦3,700
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Status
Verified Route
Hotspots
Best Time to Travel
To avoid the worst of Lagos traffic, travel early mornings (before 6:30 AM) or late mornings (after 10:00 AM). Avoid evening peak hours (4:00 PM - 8:00 PM) when traffic is heaviest and fares might surge.
Safety Rating
Medium. While generally safe during the day, travelers should exercise caution, especially in crowded areas like Obalende and Oyingbo. Pickpocketing is a risk, and 'one-chance' incidents (where criminals pose as public transport operators) can occur, particularly when traveling late at night or in less crowded vehicles.
BRT / Rail / Water
BRT lanes are not directly convenient for an end-to-end journey from Banana Island to Abule Nla. While BRT operates on major corridors like Ikorodu Road, direct connections from Banana Island to Abule Nla via BRT would involve multiple complex transfers. There is no train service available for this intra-city route.
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Banana Island β Abule Nla corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
β¦3,700
Available Riders Nearby
Book now for immediate pickup
Chance to get bus/car
Small queue at the park
Hold-up Delay Today
No hold-up
Time you will wait at park
17 to 22 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.16x)
Bypass the Ikeja Under-Bridge corridor from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM. Traffic builds rapidly due to commercial buses loading along the main road lanes.
Areas Affected
Ikoyi Link Bridge
Abule Nla β Banana Island
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