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

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Durban is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 2 700 - R 3 700 and takes 3 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Durban is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs R 5 500 - R 16 000.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Durban?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Durban. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Durban Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Kenya to Durban?

The distance between Kenya and Durban is 3345 km. The road distance is 4281.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kenya to Durban without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 4h and costs R 2 700 - R 3 700.

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

It takes approximately 9h 56m to get from Kenya to Durban, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Durban bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kenya to Durban?

The best way to get from Kenya to Durban is to fly which takes 9h 56m and costs R 5 500 - R 16 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 2 700 - R 3 700 and takes 3 days 4h.

Where does the Kenya to Durban bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kenya and Durban?

Durban is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 9:48 AM in Kenya and 8:48 AM in Durban.

Can I drive from Kenya to Durban?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Durban is 4281 km. It takes approximately 2 days 11h to drive from Kenya to Durban.

Where can I stay near Durban?

There are 2185+ hotels available in Durban.

Kenya to Durban - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly Kisumu International Airport to King Shaka International Airport
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane KIS - DUR
9h 56m
R 5,947–15,521
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Durban Bus Stnbus
3d 4h
R 2,725–3,654
Drive 4,281.4 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Durbancar 4,281.4 km
2d 11h
R 9,644–13,930
Fly Nairobi to King Shaka International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane NBO - DUR
10h 44m
R 5,213–7,248
Fly Nairobi to Pietermaritzburg, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane NBO - PZB
2. Take the bus from Burger St to Durban Bus Stnbus
12h
R 5,618–16,478
Fly Nairobi to Richards Bay, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane NBO - RCB
2. Take the taxi from Richards Bay (RCB) to Durbantaxi
10h 50m
R 6,713–17,518
Fly Mombasa to King Shaka International Airport
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane MBA - DUR
13h 21m
R 4,228–10,618
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 Durban Bus Stnbus
4d 13h
R 3,313–5,345

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) flights

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12h 10mAverage Duration

R 5,529Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,345.2 km
Duration: 9h 56m

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

Kenya Airways, South African Airways, and three other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Durban Bus Stn via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 3d 4h.

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