What is the cheapest way from Surulere to Victoria Island?

BRT at ₦300 per trip is the lowest-cost option on this route.

How much is Surulere to Victoria Island by BRT?

BRT on this route costs ₦300 per trip. Use a Cowry Card to tap in/out — no cash needed.

Is there a BRT route from Surulere to Victoria Island?

Yes — board on the Stadium/Costain → CMS corridor and tap your Cowry Card.

Surulere to Victoria Island

📏 10km🚦 Moderate traffic🚌 BRT ✓4 modes

Via: Eko Bridge or Third Mainland Bridge → Lagos Island → VI

How to make this trip

BRT

Cheapest

₦300–500

per trip · 20–35 min

Monthly

₦17,600

2 trips × 22 working days

Danfo

₦300–600

per trip · 25–60 min

Monthly

₦19,800

2 trips × 22 working days

Private car

₦1,500–2,500

per trip · 15–40 min

Monthly

₦88,000

2 trips × 22 working days

Bolt

Priciest

₦5,000–10,000

per trip · 15–35 min

Monthly

₦330,000

2 trips × 22 working days

Monthly commute cost

BRT

₦17,600

Danfo

₦19,800

Private car

₦88,000

Bolt

₦330,000

💰 True cost of living here vs. living at the destination

Living in Surulere: rent ≈₦2,950,000/yr + commute ≈₦211,200/yr = ₦3,161,200/yr

Living in Victoria Island: rent ≈₦15,000,000/yr + zero commute = ₦15,000,000/yr

Moving to Victoria Island costs ₦12,050,000 more rent but saves ₦211,200 transport + ~246 hours/year in commute time.

🚦 Traffic profile

Peak hours: 7:00–9:00 AM, 5:00–7:30 PM

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💡 Travel tips

✓ Best time to travel

Anytime except 5-7:30 PM. Surulere to VI is one of Lagos's shortest mainland-to-Island commutes.

✗ Avoid

5-7:30 PM weekdays — Eko Bridge backs up.

Eko Bridge is usually faster than Third Mainland Bridge for Surulere commuters
BRT Stadium terminal is walking distance from most Surulere neighborhoods
Danfo from Ojuelegba to CMS is the classic route — ₦300-₦500, 25-45 min

🚌 BRT & public transport

Corridor: Stadium/Costain → CMS

💳 Cowry Card. Tap your Cowry Card on entry. Top up at any BRT terminal for ₦100–₦5,000. Lost cards cost ₦1,500 to replace.

Lagos.Cool Editorial

4 June 2026 · 2 min read

Lagos.Cool Editorial

Surulere to VI is the commute that makes Surulere the best-value mainland neighborhood. At just 10km via Eko Bridge, it's one of the shortest mainland-to-Island routes. BRT from Stadium/Costain to CMS takes 20-30 minutes. Danfo via Eko Bridge is ₦300-₦500 and takes 25-45 minutes off-peak. Even Bolt is relatively affordable at ₦5,000-₦10,000 because of the short distance. This accessibility is why Surulere rents (₦2M-₦3.9M) deliver 7-9% yields — tenants pay a premium for the commute savings.

Other routes from Surulere

Surulere → Ikeja GRA

12km · BRT

₦300/trip

Frequently Asked Questions

Times vary by mode: BRT around 20–35 min, Bolt 15–35 min, danfo 25–60 min in peak traffic.