What is the cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi is to bus which costs $160 - $200 and takes 2 days 13h.

What is the fastest way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $340 - $1,300.

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Wenela Bus Stn and arriving at Nairobi via RoadPort and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 13h.

How far is it from Blantyre to Nairobi?

The distance between Blantyre and Nairobi is 1649 km. The road distance is 2103.7 km.

How do I travel from Blantyre to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 13h and costs $160 - $200.

How long does it take to get from Blantyre to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Blantyre to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Nairobi bus from?

Blantyre to Nairobi bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from Wenela Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Blantyre to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Nairobi is to fly which takes 4h 54m and costs $340 - $1,300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $160 - $200 and takes 2 days 13h.

Where does the Blantyre to Nairobi bus arrive?

Blantyre to Nairobi bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at RoadPort station.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Blantyre. It is currently 4:34 PM in Blantyre and 5:34 PM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Nairobi is 2104 km. It takes approximately 37h 24m to drive from Blantyre to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11846+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Blantyre to Nairobi - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane BLZ - NBO
4h 54m
$344–1,304
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
2d 13h
$163–197
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus
2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus
3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus
4. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar
5. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
44h 57m
Drive 2,103.7 km
1. Drive from Blantyre to Nairobicar 2,103.7 km
37h 24m
$614–887
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
2d 14h

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,648.8 km
Duration: 4h 54m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Nairobi, Kenya?

Ethiopian Airlines, Kenya Airways, and Air Tanzania fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Nairobi via RoadPort and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 13h.

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