What is the cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi is to bus which costs $180 - $270 and takes 3 days 14h.

What is the fastest way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $360 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Cape Town and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Cape Town to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Cape Town and arriving at Nairobi via Cape Town, RoadPort and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 14h.

How far is it from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The distance between Cape Town and Nairobi is 4142 km. The road distance is 5129.2 km.

How do I travel from Cape Town to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 14h and costs $180 - $270.

How long does it take to get from Cape Town to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 6h 55m to get from Cape Town to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Cape Town to Nairobi bus from?

Cape Town to Nairobi bus services, operated by Tamuka Coaches, depart from Cape Town station.

Bus or fly from Cape Town to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Cape Town to Nairobi is to fly which takes 6h 55m and costs $360 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $180 - $270 and takes 3 days 14h.

Where does the Cape Town to Nairobi bus arrive?

Cape Town to Nairobi bus services, operated by Tamuka Coaches, arrive at Harare station.

What is the time difference between Cape Town and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Cape Town. It is currently 3:24 PM in Cape Town and 4:24 PM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Cape Town to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Cape Town to Nairobi is 5129 km. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from Cape Town to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11846+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Cape Town to Nairobi - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 5 ways to get from Cape Town to Nairobi by plane, bus, car, bus (Greyhound), or car train

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane CPT - NBO
6h 55m
$363–615
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Cape Town to Hararebus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3d 14h
$186–268
Drive 5,129.2 km
1. Drive from Cape Town to Nairobicar 5,129.2 km
2d 18h
$831–1,201
Bus via Johannesburg
1. Take the bus from Cape Town Stn to Park Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
5d
$235–325
Car train, drive
1. Take the cartrain from Cape Town to Klerksdorpcartrain
2. Drive from Klerksdorp to Nairobicar
3d 17h
$626–992

Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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6h 56mAverage Duration

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Distance: 4,141.8 km
Duration: 6h 55m

What companies run services between Cape Town, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, South African Airways, and two other airlines fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Cape Town to Nairobi via Bellville, Cape Town, RoadPort, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 14h.

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