How to get from Bauchi to Maiduguri
3 ways, 400 km apart. Times come from today's timetables (Wednesday, planned from 08:00). Prices are marked live, operator fare or estimated. We add nothing to the fare.
3 ways to travel
| Way | Door to door | Price |
|---|---|---|
| Flybest | 4h 54m | ₦93,260–144,730 estimated |
| Drivecheapest | 6h 40m | ₦25,150–33,550 estimated |
| Taxi | 6h 40m | ₦168,000–252,000 estimated |
Departures today
Timetable data via Transitous and the operators' own GTFS feeds. Live delays arrive when an operator publishes a real-time feed.
Questions people ask
- How long does it take to get from Bauchi to Maiduguri?
- The fastest way is by plane: about 4h 54m door to door, including the ride to the airport and check-in. The straight-line distance is 400 km.
- What is the cheapest way from Bauchi to Maiduguri?
- Drive is the cheapest, from ₦25,150. That figure is an estimate from the operator's fare bands, not a live quote.
- How long is the flight from Bauchi to Maiduguri?
- About 1h 11m in the air (BCU → MIU), about 4h 54m door to door once you add the ride to the airport, check-in and the cab at the other end. Typical fares run ₦93,260–144,730; live prices are on Flights70.
- How far is Maiduguri from Bauchi by road?
- About 451 km, roughly 6h 40m of driving in normal traffic. Fuel alone costs around ₦25,150–33,550; tolls and parking are extra.