Updated 28 September 2026 · Travo.ng
Quick answer
Onitsha South Transport (also called Onitsha South Motors) loads at Upper Iweka, Onitsha. Fare directories updated in 2026 list Onitsha to Lagos at ₦26,000–₦45,000, Abuja ₦27,500–₦43,000, Port Harcourt ₦12,000–₦33,000, Owerri ₦2,000–₦9,000, Enugu ₦3,500–₦8,000 and Warri ₦6,500–₦22,000. The ranges are wide because the sources disagree and bus types differ, so confirm the price at the park. Booking is mainly in person.
Onitsha South Transport price list 2026
Onitsha South does not publish an online fare list that we could find. Three bus-fare directories published figures in 2026. We show all three side by side so you can see where they agree:
| From Onitsha to | Easymove (Apr 2026) | Smartransport (May 2026) | Abujamove (Jan 2026) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lagos | ₦28,000–₦45,000 | ₦26,000–₦38,000 | ₦32,000–₦38,000 |
| Abuja | ₦29,000–₦43,000 | ₦27,500–₦32,500 | ₦27,500–₦32,500 |
| Port Harcourt | ₦20,000–₦33,000 | ₦12,000–₦17,000 | ₦12,000–₦17,000 |
| Owerri | ₦6,000–₦9,000 | ₦2,000–₦6,000 | ₦2,000–₦6,000 |
| Enugu | ₦5,000–₦8,000 | ₦3,500–₦6,500 | ₦3,500–₦6,500 |
| Warri | ₦14,000–₦22,000 | ₦6,500–₦10,000 | ₦6,500–₦10,000 |
| Aba | ₦7,000–₦11,000 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Uyo | ₦17,000–₦22,000 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Calabar | ₦21,000–₦29,500 | Not listed | Not listed |
| Ibadan | ₦35,000–₦46,000 | Not listed | Not listed |
Sources: Easymove (updated 22 Apr 2026), Smartransport (updated 18 May 2026), Abujamove (19 Jan 2026). All three describe their figures as estimates.
The Lagos and Abuja bands broadly agree. Port Harcourt and Warri do not: one directory’s figures are about double the others. If you are quoted near the top of the range on those routes, ask which bus type you are paying for.
Onitsha fares with other operators
Checking another company is the quickest way to judge a quote. These are 2026 fares on Onitsha routes from operators that publish prices:
| Route | Operator | Fare | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Onitsha → Benin | Peace Mass Transit | ₦9,000–₦15,000 | Jan 2026 |
| Onitsha → Enugu | Peace Mass Transit | ₦5,000–₦9,000 | Jan 2026 |
| Lagos → Onitsha | Peace Mass Transit | ₦28,000–₦36,000 | Jan 2026 |
| Onitsha → Lagos | GUO | ₦29,000–₦48,000 | Jan 2026 |
| Lagos → Asaba / Onitsha | GIGM | ₦25,500–₦41,100 | Aug 2026 |
| Abuja (Utako) → Onitsha | Peace Mass Transit | ₦33,150 | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Ibadan → Onitsha | Peace Mass Transit | ₦27,000 standard / ₦30,000 premium AC | 29 Sep 2026 |
| Aba → Onitsha | Peace Mass Transit | ₦6,000 | 29 Sep 2026 |
Sources: Peace Mass Transit fares as listed by AgoTravel and on the PMT pricing board; GUO as listed by AgoTravel; GIGM as listed by Awajis.
Where to board: Upper Iweka terminal
Two directories place the Onitsha South terminal at Ora Eri Street, beside Toronto Hospital, along the Expressway at Upper Iweka, Onitsha, near the Peace Mass Transit park. Easymove also lists Onitsha South loading points in Lagos (Oshodi–Isolo axis, near Mile 2), Abuja (Gwagwalada and Utako), Port Harcourt, Aba, Owerri, Enugu, Awka and Uyo. Confirm the exact park before you travel, as loading points can move.
Bus types and booking
- Vehicles: 14-seater Hiace buses, 18-seater buses, mini coaster buses and Sienna-type vans, according to Easymove.
- Booking: mainly in person. Visit the terminal, confirm the route and time, pay at the desk and collect your ticket or seat number.
- Standard vs executive: air-conditioned buses with fewer stops cost more than standard buses on the same route.
We have not listed a phone number because the directories we checked do not agree on one. Ask at the Upper Iweka park for the current booking line.
How long are the trips?
Busbud lists an average of about 10 hours 30 minutes for the 382 km trip from Onitsha to Lagos by bus, with departures from Onitsha to Jibowu. Shorter hops such as Onitsha to Enugu, Owerri or Asaba take a fraction of that, but traffic at Upper Iweka and on the Niger Bridge approaches can add a lot of time at peak hours.
How to get the best fare
- Get two quotes: one from Onitsha South and one from another operator on the tables above.
- Travel early in the morning, when more buses load and the roads are clearer.
- Avoid the Christmas and New Year rush if you can. Fares on eastern routes climb when demand peaks.
- Confirm luggage charges before paying, especially for trading goods.
- Keep your ticket and note the bus number.
Travelling to or from Onitsha?
Send us your route and date. We will check seats across operators and confirm the fare before you pay.
Frequently asked questions
From Onitsha to Benin is how much?
Peace Mass Transit listed Onitsha to Benin at ₦9,000–₦15,000 in 2026. The directories we checked do not list an Onitsha South fare for Benin, so ask at the park.
How much is Onitsha to Owerri?
Onitsha South fares were listed at ₦2,000–₦6,000 by two directories and ₦6,000–₦9,000 by a third in 2026.
How much is Onitsha to Port Harcourt?
Between ₦12,000 and ₦33,000 depending on the directory and bus type. Confirm at Upper Iweka.
From Onitsha to Enugu is how much?
About ₦3,500–₦8,000 with Onitsha South, and ₦5,000–₦9,000 with Peace Mass Transit, based on 2026 listings.
How much is Onitsha to Warri?
Directories list ₦6,500–₦10,000 or ₦14,000–₦22,000, so ask for the bus type when you are quoted.
Can I book Onitsha South Transport online?
Not that we could confirm. Booking is mainly at the terminal. Travo can help arrange a seat on your route.
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Sources: Easymove (22 Apr 2026), Smartransport (18 May 2026) and Abujamove (19 Jan 2026) Onitsha South listings; AgoTravel Peace Mass Transit and GUO guides (Jan 2026); Peace Mass Transit pricing board (29 Sep 2026 departures); Awajis GIGM list (Aug 2026); Busbud Onitsha–Lagos. Fares and prices change often — confirm before you travel or pay.
