Just like the Abuja – Kaduna train service, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) has started Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan rail services. The much talked about train services started operations on December 7, 2020.
The train has a different class of services. The class of services on the newly acquired Air-condition coaches are the Economy class, Business class and first class. The cost of a ticket depends on the class of service a passenger chose.
Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Service Special Schedule For Festive Period (From 20th December 2021 – 9th January 2022)
The Nigeria railway cooperation has realised a special train schedule for passengers that use the railways. The special schedule will run from 20th December to 9th January 2022. kindly find below the festive period schedule.
20th – 22nd December 2021 (Monday – Wednesday)
08:00 am
12:00
4:00 pm
23rd – 24th December 2021 (Thursday – Friday)
07:00 am
10:48 am
2:36 pm
6:24 pm
25th December 2021 (Saturday – Christmas Day)
8:00 am
4:00 pm
26th – 29th December 2021 (Sunday – Wednesday)
08:00 am
12:00
4:00 pm
30th – 31st December 2021 (Thursday – Friday)
07:00 am
10:48 am
2:36 pm
6:24 pm
1st – 3rd January 2022 (Saturday – Monday)
08:00 am
12:00
4:00 pm
4th – 7th January 2022 (Tuesday – Friday)
12:00
4:00 pm
8th – 9th January 2022 (Saturday – Sunday)
08:00 am
12:00
4:00 pm
Call For More Information (Time To Call 7 am – 6 pm)
Callistus (Ibadan): 07060468618
Kanyinsola (Lagos): 08087237130
Lagos – Ibadan Train Zone
For easy identification, the train is divided into 3 train zones as listed below.
Lagos – Ibadan (Zone 1 – 2)
Lagos – Abeokuta (Zone 1)
Abeokuta – Ibadan (Zone 2)
The mini bar inside Lagos – Ibadan Train
Where to buy Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Ticket
For now, you can only buy the train tickets at any of the train stations you want to use. It’s important to be at the station as early as possible so that you can get a ticket.
How To Buy A Train Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Ticket
For now, there is no online booking platform for passengers that wants to book a train. If you need a ticket, go to the station and pay cash to get your ticket.
Kindly note that we do not sell train tickets. If you need a ticket, go to the station and pay cash to get your ticket.
Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Schedule (Morning Trains from Sunday To Thursday)
Departure
Arrival
Time
Lagos
Abeokuta
8:00 am
Abeokuta
Ibadan
9:30 am
Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Schedule (Evening Trains from Sunday To Thursday)
Departure
Arrival
Time
Lagos
Abeokuta
4 pm
Abeokuta
Ibadan
5:30 pm
Ibadan – Abeokuta – Lagos Train Schedule (Morning Trains for Sunday To Thursday)
Departure
Arrival
Time
Ibadan
Abeokuta
8:00 am
Abeokuta
Lagos
9:00 am
Ibadan – Abeokuta – Lagos Train Schedule (Evening Trains for Sunday To Thursday)
The schedule below is for weekend travellers. I noticed that people travel a lot during the weekend so I would advise you to book early if you want to get a ticket.
Chief Obafemi Awolowo Station, Moniya, Ibadan (It is a 10 minutes drive from Ọjọọ main park in Ibadan, and about 20mins to Iwo road park)
Mobolaji Johnson Station, Ebute Metta, Lagos State.
Prof. Wole Soyinka Station, Laderin, Abeokuta. (There is 5 minutes stopover at this station so that people going to Lagos or Ibadan can join the train).
You can enjoy movies inside the Lagos – Ibadan Train
The cost of the Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train service
LAGOS – IBADAN (ZONE 1 – 2) NON-EXPRESS
24-Seater Coaches #6,000 (First-Class)
56/68-Seater Coaches #5,000 (Business-class)
88-Seater Coaches #2,600 (Standard class)
LAGOS – ABEOKUTA (ZONE 1 ONLY)
24-Seater Coaches #4,500 (First-Class)
56/68-Seater Coaches #3,500 (Business-class)
88-Seater Coaches #2,000 (Standard class) * There is a 50% discount for children below 13
ABEOKUTA – IBADAN (ZONE 2 ONLY)
24-Seater Coaches #2,000 (First-Class)
56/68-Seater Coaches #1,500 (Business-class)
88-Seater Coaches #600 (Standard class) * There is a 50% discount for children below 13
Child Fare
Children below the age of 13 will get a 50% discount while those above the age of 13 are to pay the full adult fare.
24-seaters coaches are first-class coaches.
56/68-seaters coaches are business class coaches.
88-seaters coaches are the economy class coaches.
The interior and sitting arrangement of Lagos – Ibadan train
Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan Train Ticket Rules
It’s important for you to know the train and the ticket rules.
One Piece of hand luggage is allowed.
You must present a valid means of identification (I.D Card) at the station.
Cash payment only for a ticket. (There is no online booking platform on the Lagos – Abeokuta – Ibadan train route). Don’t transfer to anyone you do not trust.
You must wear a face mask.
Things To Note
The following stations are now stopping stations for Lagos – Ibadan Train Services (LITS)
Alagomeji
Agege
Kajola
Olodo
Papalanto
Abeokuta and
Moniya
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6 Comments
What time is the Lagos to abeokuta
First time to travel with train
Thank you Rasheed Tunde.
How was the train experience?
Please can my school ID card serve as a valid ID card?
Yes, if it is valid.
Is Lagos to Ibadan ticket sold at Agege station?