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

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 2 700 - R 3 500 and takes 3 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs R 5 500 - R 16 000.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Pietermaritzburg?

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

How far is it from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg?

The distance between Kenya and Pietermaritzburg is 3264 km. The road distance is 4205.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 3h and costs R 2 700 - R 3 500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Pietermaritzburg bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg?

The best way to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg is to fly which takes 9h 48m and costs R 5 500 - R 16 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 2 700 - R 3 500 and takes 3 days 3h.

Where does the Kenya to Pietermaritzburg bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kenya and Pietermaritzburg?

Pietermaritzburg is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 10:53 PM in Kenya and 9:53 PM in Pietermaritzburg.

Can I drive from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Pietermaritzburg is 4206 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg.

Where can I stay near Pietermaritzburg?

There are 304+ hotels available in Pietermaritzburg.

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

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There are 8 ways to get from Kenya to Pietermaritzburg by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Nairobi to Pietermaritzburg
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane NBO - PZB
9h 48m
R 5,539–16,049
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 Pietermaritzburgbus
3d 3h
R 2,730–3,448
Drive 4,205.6 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Pietermaritzburgcar 4,205.6 km
2d 10h
R 9,493–13,712
Fly Mombasa to Pietermaritzburg
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane MBA - PZB
10h 1m
R 4,555–11,420
Fly Kisumu International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane KIS - PZB
10h 1m
R 6,273–17,323
Fly Eldoret International Airport to Pietermaritzburg
1. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB)plane EDL - PZB
11h 59m
R 6,560–17,663
Fly Nairobi to King Shaka International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to King Shaka International Airport (DUR)plane NBO - DUR
2. Take the bus from Durban Bus Stn to Burger Stbus
12h 35m
R 5,278–7,658
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 Pietermaritzburgbus
4d 12h
R 3,313–5,144

Nairobi (NBO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) flights

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9h 35mAverage Duration

R 5,911Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,263.7 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

Airlink and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Pietermaritzburg (PZB) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Pietermaritzburg via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 3d 3h.

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