What is the cheapest way to get from Kenya to Botswana?

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Botswana is to bus via Harare which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kenya to Botswana?

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Botswana is to fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mbae Mbae Wy via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and RoadPort. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Kenya to Botswana?

The distance between Kenya and Botswana is 2890 km. The road distance is 3686.5 km.

How do I travel from Kenya to Botswana without a car?

The best way to get from Kenya to Botswana without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 2 days 18h and costs $140 - $190.

How long does it take to get from Kenya to Botswana?

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Kenya to Botswana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Botswana bus from?

Kenya to Botswana bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Kenya to Botswana?

The best way to get from Kenya to Botswana is to fly which takes 9h 5m and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $140 - $190 and takes 2 days 18h.

Where does the Kenya to Botswana bus arrive?

Kenya to Botswana bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Kenya and Botswana?

Botswana is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 4:30 PM in Kenya and 3:30 PM in Botswana.

Can I drive from Kenya to Botswana?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Botswana is 3686 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Kenya to Botswana.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 393+ hotels available in Botswana.

Kenya to Botswana - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kenya to Botswana by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Gaborone
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE)plane NBO - GBE
9h 5m
$461–691
Bus via Harare
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Mbae Mbae Wybus
2d 18h
$147–183
Drive 3,686.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Gaboronecar 3,686.5 km
2d 6h
$425–614
Fly to Maun Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maun Airport (MUB)plane NBO - MUB
8h 24m
$551–801
Fly to Bulawayo, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bulawayo (BUQ)plane NBO - BUQ
2. Drive from Bulawayo (BUQ) to Francistowncar
10h 47m
$536–711
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Gaboronebus
4d 10h
$199–329

Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

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8h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,890 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Kenya and Botswana?

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Gaborone via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, and Mbae Mbae Wy in around 2d 18h.

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