What is the cheapest way to get from East London to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from East London to Nairobi is to bus via Lusaka which costs $150 - $260 and takes 3 days 7h.

What is the fastest way to get from East London to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from East London to Nairobi is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $410 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between East London and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from East London to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from East London Stn and arriving at Nairobi via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 7h.

How far is it from East London to Nairobi?

The distance between East London and Nairobi is 3685 km. The road distance is 4682.4 km.

How do I travel from East London to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from East London to Nairobi without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 7h and costs $150 - $260.

How long does it take to get from East London to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from East London to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the East London to Nairobi bus from?

East London to Nairobi bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from East London Stn station.

Bus or fly from East London to Nairobi?

The best way to get from East London to Nairobi is to fly which takes 7h 34m and costs $410 - $1,200. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $150 - $260 and takes 3 days 7h.

Where does the East London to Nairobi bus arrive?

East London to Nairobi bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between East London and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of East London. It is currently 2:30 PM in East London and 3:30 PM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from East London to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between East London to Nairobi is 4682 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from East London to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11382+ hotels available in Nairobi.

East London to Nairobi - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from East London (ELS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane ELS - NBO
7h 34m
$415–1,106
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from East London 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 7h
$156–251
Drive 4,682.4 km
1. Drive from East London to Nairobicar 4,682.4 km
2d 15h
$654–944
Bus
1. Take the bus from East London Stn to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 23h
$227–341
Drive, car train
1. Drive from East London to Moltenocar
2. Take the car train from Molteno to Germistoncartrain
3. Drive from Germiston to Nairobicar
2d 21h
$555–884

East London (ELS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

25Weekly Planes

8h 39mAverage Duration

$417Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,684.9 km
Duration: 7h 34m

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

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from East London (ELS) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from East London Stn to Nairobi via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 7h.

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