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How to get fromDurban to Kenyaby plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Durban to Kenya by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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  1. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DUR - NBO
    9h 18m
    $343–445

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    3d 1h
    $145–242

  3. Drive  4,278.5 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Nairobicar car 4,278.5 km
    2d 11h
    $597–863

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus bus
    2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PZB - NBO
    11h 9m
    $297–879

  5. Fly King Shaka International Airport to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane DUR - KIS
    14h 3m
    $327–783

  6. Bus to Richards Bay, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Durban to Richards Baybus bus
    2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane RCB - NBO
    13h 45m
    $282–819

  7. Bus to Margate, fly to Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MGH - NBO
    14h 31m
    $316–867

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4d 14h
    $199–327

King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar43Weekly Planes
Duration7hAverage Duration
Ticket$295Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,259.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

What companies run services between Durban, South Africa and Kenya?

Airlink, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Durban Bus Stn to Nairobi via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 1h.

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