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How to get fromLusaka to Nairobiby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Lusaka to Nairobi by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LUN - NBO
    4h 7m
    $292–588

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    42h 45m
    $58–92

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus bus
    2d 23h

  4. Drive 2,385.6 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Nairobicar car 2,385.6 km
    37h 53m
    $350–506

  5. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    44h

Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration3h 44mAverage Duration
Ticket$269Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,859.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 7m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Nairobi, Kenya?

Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Nairobi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 42h 45m.

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