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Kaduna – Abuja Train Schedule & Ticket Prices (November 2024)

Kaduna – Abuja Train Schedule & Ticket Prices (November 2024)

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Towards the end of the year 2018, the Nigeria Railway Corporation (NRC) upgraded the Kaduna – Abuja Train service by adding two new trains and about 10 more coaches to existing ones. With that development came an increase in the number of daily trips through the route from two to four. And expectably, the prices also went up slightly.

The seemingly moderate upgrade went a long way in improving the Kaduna to Abuja train service, as it has now become one of the most effective, organized, and widely patronized train services in the country. In this post, we’d be looking at the current Kaduna – Abuja train schedule, travel fares, and other important details you need to know before plying that route via the train.

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Kaduna to Abuja Train Schedule for Sundays

  • Departure from Rigasa station: 1.00pm (first trip) & 4.00pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Kubwa station: 2.50pm (first trip) & 6.00pm (second trip)
  • Departure from Kubwa station: 2.54pm (first trip) & 6.05pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Idu station: 3.05pm (first trip) & 6.20pm (second trip)

Abuja to Kaduna Train Schedule for Sundays

  • Departure from Idu station: 12.30pm (first trip) & 5.00pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Kubwa station: 12.44pm (first trip) & 5.10pm (second trip)
  • Departure from Kubwa station: 12.49pm (first trip) & 5.15pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Rigasa station: 3.00pm (first trip) & 7.05pm (second trip)

Kaduna to Abuja Train Schedule for Wednesdays

  • Departure from Rigasa station: 6.40am (first trip) & 6.00pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Kubwa station: 8.28am (first trip) & 8.04pm (second trip)
  • Departure from Kubwa station: 8.21am (first trip) & 8.05pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Idu station: 8.43am (first trip) & 8.20pm (second trip)

Abuja to Kaduna Train Schedule for Wednesdays

  • Departure from Idu station: 7.00am (first trip) & 6.00pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Kubwa station: 7.14am (first trip) & 6.10pm (second trip)
  • Departure from Kubwa station: 7.17am (first trip) & 6.15pm (second trip)
  • Arrival at Rigasa station: 9.15am

Kaduna to Abuja Train Schedule for Other Days (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat)

  • Departure from Rigasa: 6.40am, 10.35am, 2.00pm & 6.00pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Arrival at Kubwa: 8.28am, 12.59pm, 3.58pm & 8.04pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Departure from Kubwa: 8.21am, 2.04pm, 4.03pm & 8.07pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Arrival at Idu: 8.43am, 1.20pm, 4.16pm & 8.20pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)

Abuja to Kaduna Train Schedule for Other Days (Mon, Tue, Thur, Fri, Sat)

  • Departure from Idu: 7.00am, 9.50am, 2.00pm & 6.00pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Arrival at Kubwa: 7.14am, 10.02am, 2.36pm & 6.12pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Departure from Kubwa: 7.17am, 10.07am, 2.41pm & 6.15pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)
  • Arrival at Rigasa: 9.15am, 12.01pm, 5.00pm & 7.56pm (1st, 2nd, 3rd & 4th trips)

Kaduna to Abuja Train: Ticket Prices

  • First class normal trip: N2,500
  • First class express trip: N3,000
  • Economy normal trip: N1,300
  • Economy express trip: N1,500

UPDATE: After a 4-month break due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Federal Government, on July 29, 2020, announced the resumption of rail services along the Abuja-Kaduna route. However, along with this development came the not-so-cheering news that train fares have been increased to enable the FG to meet up with the running costs.

Here are new rates, as announced by the FG:

  • First Class: N6,000
  • Business Class: N5,000
  • Economy: N3,000

A normal trip refers to one during which the train will stop at every station along the Kaduna to Abuja route, while an express trip refers to a non-stop ride during which the train will stop at only two points, the Kubwa and Idu stations. So, if you’re looking to reach your destination a bit earlier, consider an express trip.

While economy trips through the Abuja – Kaduna train routes provide enough convenience, first-class trips are even better. With a first-class ticket, you get to enjoy more space, and you’d have a center table to yourself. So, if you have some work to do on your laptop, for example, you can easily pull it out and get right at it.

Abuja to Kaduna Train Service: Other Things You Need to Know

On Wednesdays and Sundays, there are only two trips from each station along the Abuja Kaduna train route. However, for other days of the week, there are 4 trips daily.

There’s a luggage carriage van dedicated to travelers’ luggage. So, if you’re worrying over having too much luggage, you’re covered.

For now, you cannot book train travel tickets online — not even through the NRC website! If you want to travel through the train service, you’d have to make your booking at the train station.

Try to get to the train station as early as possible before the stated departure time. So, if the departure time is 8 am, for example, be there by 6.30 am.

Unlike what obtains with air travel, you cannot purchase return tickets from the departure station. You have to wait until you get to the station you’ll be starting your return journey from.

During each train trip, you’d be able to buy food and gain access to medical attention if necessary. There are a number of popular Nigerian foods and snacks as well as soft drinks available on the train and medical personnel are always on board, too.

The time required for a train journey from Abuja to Kaduna is between 2 hours 30 minutes and 2 hours 45 minutes. So, if you’re really pressed for time and would prefer a faster option, board a plane. Nonetheless, train trips through the route are usually smooth and cool.

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43 Comments

  1. Treasureboii

    Am going to Kaduna from Lagos bland i will driving to Abuja before boarding train to Kaduna… I Will like to know if there is any parking space for car at the Abuja train terminal for the two days period i will be spending in Kaduna… Urgent response pls

    • Wale

      Why do you want to park your car in abuja my friend after driving the long distance from lagos

    • Aminchi Paul

      Yes there is.

    • Victor Timbo

      I wants to travel to kaduna on wednesday by train what is the departure time and price.

    • Rakiya

      Yes there is

  2. ikechukwu chunuwe

    What is the travel schedule from Abuja to delta and delta to Abuja?

  3. Amida

    Yesterday I went to the train station in kaduna. The kaduna end was too chaotic. Shouting, fighting and struggling despite giving out numbers to people as they came. I wonder why they cant arrange how people will buy tickets conveniently. Once you get to the station, you should be able to purchase your ticket and have a sit. First come, first serve basis. Some people would come early but because you can’t rush, you will be dropped. After a while, I heard that it is the custom here that they will say tickets are finished so they can sell to the highest bidder among desperate passengers. Please something should be done about it.

  4. khalifa

    Yes there is

  5. Nuruddeen Dodo

    Can I book your Abuja Kaduna train Service at Idu against the next day;

  6. Hauwa

    Pls is there a fee for parking vehicles for a day or two at the train station?

  7. Hadiza

    Please how do i book a ticket from kano to Ibadan either Tuesday or Wednesday. Thnaks

  8. Balogun Musiliu

    Why are the Kaduna train keeping people in Sun to buy tickets, no organisation at all. No information on when ticket will be sold

  9. Juwon

    Please, do you know if one can spend the night in the train station to go with the early morning one?

  10. Mide

    pls where in Abuja is the terminal I can enter train to Kaduna urgent pls. And possibly today time table if anyone has it pls treated as urgent tanx

    • Erasmus

      Idu and Kubwa are the two stations you can board Train from Abuja to Kaduna

      • Absolom

        Pls can I buy tickets in the morning, say around 8am. for the last trip of d day, Which is around 6pm??

  11. Chindoahmad

    I wish to go to Kaduna tomorrow Wednesday. What are the available schedules tomorrow pls.
    I saw conflicting schedules.

    • Abiodun Omotoso

      The information on Sundays schedule is misleading. Sundays have four trips like other days. Its two trips on Wednesdays though.

  12. Eddie Griffin

    I’m traveling with my family, who are arriving Abuja by air from your about an hour before the train leaves, can I purchase their tickets while waiting for them to arrive or is multiple ticket purchase not allowed?

  13. Ann

    How about Port Harcourt to Kano schedule? Please I would love information with regards this. Thanks a bunch.

  14. Preshy

    Am I allowed to travel with my luggage in backo sack??

  15. Ifeoluwa

    Can I travel in the train to Rigasa from kubwa with my puppy?

  16. Dorcas

    Please can i buy my ticket to kaduna at kubwa station, and also board from there on Thursday?

  17. Stanley

    How and when can I buy the tickets?

  18. Angela

    Pls wld der b extra charges on luggage boarding d train from abuja to kaduna?

  19. Gbemi

    Hell0, please my mum is sick just discharge and she can’t walk by her self we carry her, will they allow us ..is there a provision for the handicap or people that can’t walk are they allowed to board , Will be entering from kaduna to Abuja ,..urgent please anyone or is there a customer care number to call and make enquiries

  20. Richard Onoja

    Please how many trips do we have on Sunday trip from kaduna to Abuja

  21. Abdulrahaman

    Pls can I have a car space for 2days trip to kaduna?

  22. Folayan

    And you did not also say that staff of the station always buy the ticket at normal price and sell at exhorbitant prices.

    The best example of corruption in Nigeria.

  23. Udurah

    Pls how much from rigasa to jere station?r.

  24. David frank

    Thefire extinguisher in Kaduna station has not been service more than a yr, its dangerous

  25. Emmanuel Henry

    Pls is there train to Kaduna from abuja today?

  26. Hafsat Aliyu Tahir

    Please am travelling tomorrow kaduna to Abuja is there train in the morning?

  27. Simon Jerry

    Please can I book ticket for trip from kaduna to Lagos?

  28. Temi

    No. You will not be allowed to sleep at the train station.

  29. Margaret Ogar

    Am traveling with three of my kids if am to buy the first class ticket can I buy just one ticket to cover us all since they are still small

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