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This guide details your journey from Kingsway Road (Onitsha, Anambra State) to Victoria Island (Lagos State), covering a distance of 565.5 km. Expect a travel time of approximately 6 hours 45 minutes by car, but public transport might take longer due to stops. It provides public transport options, safety advice, and local travel intelligence for a smooth trip.
Distance
565.5 km
Duration
6h 45m
Total Cost
₦9,000 - ₦17,500
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From Kingsway Road, Onitsha, make your way to a reputable interstate bus park in Onitsha (e.g., at Upper Iweka or other major parks like ABC Transport, God is Good Motors).
Purchase a ticket and board an interstate luxury or standard bus heading to Lagos. Confirm its final destination in Lagos (e.g., Mazamaza, Iyana-Ipaja, or Berger).
The bus will follow the major expressways: Onitsha Road, Enugu Onitsha Express Road, A232, Benin City Bypass, and finally the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This is the longest part of your journey.
Alight at your designated bus terminal in Lagos (e.g., Mazamaza Bus Terminal, often a hub for buses coming from Eastern Nigeria).
From Mazamaza, locate the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) or yellow 'Danfo' bus terminal. Board a BRT or Danfo bus heading towards CMS/Obalende. Look for buses with 'CMS' or 'Obalende' written on them.
Alight at CMS or Obalende. These are central points in Lagos Island with many connections.
From CMS/Obalende, board another 'Danfo' (yellow bus) or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) specifically going into Victoria Island. Ask for 'Ahmadu Bello Way' or 'Eko Hotel roundabout'.
Tell the conductor/driver to drop you near Akin Adesola Street or Karimu Kotun Street. These are key streets in Victoria Island.
You will arrive on Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island. You may need to walk a short distance from your drop-off point.
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Showing the primary/fastest route plan
From Kingsway Road, Onitsha, make your way to a reputable interstate bus park in Onitsha (e.g., at Upper Iweka or other major parks like ABC Transport, God is Good Motors).
Purchase a ticket and board an interstate luxury or standard bus heading to Lagos. Confirm its final destination in Lagos (e.g., Mazamaza, Iyana-Ipaja, or Berger).
The bus will follow the major expressways: Onitsha Road, Enugu Onitsha Express Road, A232, Benin City Bypass, and finally the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway. This is the longest part of your journey.
Alight at your designated bus terminal in Lagos (e.g., Mazamaza Bus Terminal, often a hub for buses coming from Eastern Nigeria).
From Mazamaza, locate the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) or yellow 'Danfo' bus terminal. Board a BRT or Danfo bus heading towards CMS/Obalende. Look for buses with 'CMS' or 'Obalende' written on them.
Alight at CMS or Obalende. These are central points in Lagos Island with many connections.
From CMS/Obalende, board another 'Danfo' (yellow bus) or 'Keke Napep' (tricycle) specifically going into Victoria Island. Ask for 'Ahmadu Bello Way' or 'Eko Hotel roundabout'.
Tell the conductor/driver to drop you near Akin Adesola Street or Karimu Kotun Street. These are key streets in Victoria Island.
You will arrive on Karimu Kotun Street, Victoria Island. You may need to walk a short distance from your drop-off point.
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Best Time to Travel
Depart very early in the morning (e.g., 5:00 AM - 6:00 AM) from Kingsway Road, Onitsha. This helps you avoid the worst of the Lagos traffic and ensures you arrive in Victoria Island before nightfall, which is safer for interstate travel.
Safety Rating
Medium. The long distance involves interstate travel which has known security risks, particularly on certain stretches like the Benin-Ore axis and parts of the Lagos-Ibadan Expressway, especially at night. Daytime travel is strongly recommended. In Lagos, be cautious of 'one-chance' vehicles (unmarked taxis or private cars posing as public transport) for local connections. Stick to clearly marked public transport.
BRT / Rail / Water
There is no direct BRT or rail service for the entire interstate journey from Onitsha to Lagos. However, once you arrive in Lagos, the BRT (Bus Rapid Transit) system is available for connecting from major bus parks (like Mazamaza, Iyana-Ipaja, or Berger) to Lagos Island, including areas near Victoria Island. The Lagos-Ibadan standard gauge rail only operates between Ibadan and Lagos, not from Onitsha.
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
75% confidence based on 12 commuter reports
Book a verified dispatch rider for the Kingsway Road → Victoria Island corridor. Reliable same-day delivery for fragile and essential items.
30-60 Min
Same-day
₦103,300
Available Riders Nearby
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Chance to get bus/car
Plenty crowd / long queue
Hold-up Delay Today
4 mins delay
Time you will wait at park
7 to 12 mins wait
Fare Price Level
Fares are slightly higher (1.15x)
Shuttle fares from Berger to Mowe fluctuate depending on petrol availability at the Berger junction. Expect standard fares during off-peak morning hours.
Areas Affected
Kingsway Road