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

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

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  1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from King Shaka International Airport (DUR) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane DUR - NBO
    9h 18m
    $316–917

  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
    $140–241

  3. Drive  4,278.4 km

    1. Drive from Durban to Nairobicar car 4,278.4 km
    2d 11h
    $597–863

  4. Bus to Pietermaritzburg, fly

    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
    $287–879

  5. Bus to Margate, fly

    1. Take the bus from Durban Station to Margate Retirement Villagebus bus
    2. Fly from Margate (MGH) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MGH - NBO
    15h 1m
    $308–820

  6. 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 Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4d 16h
    $216–331

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

Calendar45Weekly Planes
Duration7h 33mAverage Duration
Ticket$304Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,259.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 18m

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

Airlink, South African Airways, and four 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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