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How to get fromLagos to Eastern Africaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 4 ways to get from Lagos to Eastern Africa by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Nairobi, Matatu

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    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LOS - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    9h 16m
    $488–746

  2. Drive 5,233.5 km

    1. Drive from Lagos to Eastern Africacar car 5,233.5 km
    4d 8h
    $603–871

  3. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane LOS - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    13h 2m
    $809–1,045

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lagos (LOS) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane LOS - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Eastern Africataxi taxi
    13h 25m
    $776–1,820

Lagos (LOS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration8h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$408Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 3,997.7 km
  • Duration: 9h 16m

What companies run services between Lagos, Nigeria and Eastern Africa, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lagos to Eastern Africa. However, you can take the taxi to Lagos (LOS) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Eastern Africa. Alternatively, you can drive from Lagos to Eastern Africa in around 4d 8h.

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