There are 7 ways to get from Kenya to Ndola by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Ndola (NLA)plane KIS - NLA
6h 28m$344–980Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain
- Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus
- Take the train from Kitwe to Ndolatrain
2d 23h$65–86Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Ndolabus
2dDrive 2,191.8 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Ndolacar 2,191.8 km
37h 45m$344–496Fly from Mombasa
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Ndola (NLA)plane MBA - NLA
5h 39m$340–937Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)plane NBO - NLA
5h 36m$431–1,014Bus via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Ndolabus
2d 1h
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Ndola (NLA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Ndola is to bus and train which costs $60 - $90 and takes 2 days 23h.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Ndola is to fly which takes 5h 36m and costs $430 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Ndola. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Ndola via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Lusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.
The distance between Kenya and Ndola is 1596 km. The road distance is 2191.8 km.
The best way to get from Kenya to Ndola without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs .
It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kenya to Ndola, including transfers.
Kenya to Ndola bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Kenya to Ndola is to fly which takes 6h 28m and costs $340 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 0h.
Kenya to Ndola bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Ndola is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 11:16 AM in Kenya and 10:16 AM in Ndola.
What companies run services between Kenya and Ndola, Zambia?
Kenya Airways and Safarilink fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Ndola (NLA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Ndola via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Lusaka in around 2d.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Ndola via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 57m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Ndola via Nairobi, Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 50m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $330–950
Flights from Mombasa to Ndola via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 42m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–900
Flights from Nairobi to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 40m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $310–950
Flights from Nairobi to Ndola via Lubumbashi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $320–950
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Ndola via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 6h
- When
- Monday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $300–850
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $7
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $9
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $16
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhi
- Ave. Duration
- 46h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $34–38
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $34–38
- Mukuba M2
- $36
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- [email protected]
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Kitwe to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Lusaka to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Lusaka to Ndola
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- [email protected]
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +260 212 217 118
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 29m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Single
- $11–14
- Phone
- +255 (22) 2860230
- [email protected]
- Website
- dar-express.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- dar-express.com
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, How to get from Luton Airport into central London, and Travelling to the US: What do I need to know? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Ndola is 2192 km. It takes approximately 37h 45m to drive from Kenya to Ndola.
There are 33+ hotels available in Ndola.







