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

The cheapest way to get from Durban to Nairobi is to bus via Lusaka which costs $140 - $250 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Durban to Nairobi is to fly which takes 9h 18m and costs $340 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Durban and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Durban to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Durban Bus Stn and arriving at Nairobi via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Durban to Nairobi?

The distance between Durban and Nairobi is 3290 km. The road distance is 4278.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Durban to Nairobi without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 1h and costs $140 - $250.

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

It takes approximately 10h 33m to get from Durban to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Durban to Nairobi bus from?

Durban to Nairobi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, depart from Durban Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Durban to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Durban to Nairobi is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 1h and costs $140 - $250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $340 - $450 and takes 9h 18m.

Where does the Durban to Nairobi bus arrive?

Durban to Nairobi bus services, operated by Eagle Liner, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Durban and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Durban. It is currently 8:53 AM in Durban and 9:53 AM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Durban to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Durban to Nairobi is 4279 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Durban to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11289+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Durban to Nairobi - 6 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Durban to Nairobi by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or bus

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Taxi to Richards Bay, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Durban to Richards Bay (RCB)taxi
2. Fly from Richards Bay (RCB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane RCB - NBO
10h 33m
$357–891
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3d 1h
$145–245
Drive 4,278.5 km
1. Drive from Durban to Nairobicar 4,278.5 km
2d 11h
$597–863
Fly from King Shaka International Airport
1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane DUR - NBO
9h 18m
$343–445
Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
2. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane PZB - NBO
11h 9m
$347–929
Bus
1. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 16h
$216–335

Richards Bay (RCB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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9h 18mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,290.1 km
Duration: 10h 33m

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

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. Alternatively, Airlink, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO) every 4 hours.

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