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

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There are 4 ways to get from Mecca to Nairobi by train, plane, car, or bus

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

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    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JED - NBO
    7h 41m
    $160–490

  2. Drive 5,855 km

    1. Drive from Mecca to Nairobicar car 5,855 km
    3d 11h
    $675–975

  3. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ABT - NBO
    11h 54m
    $188–576

  4. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane TIF - NBO
    15h 32m
    $251–612

Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration5h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$144Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,694.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 41m

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Nairobi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Nairobi. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, then take the bus to Kencom/Ambassadeur. Alternatively, you can drive from Mecca to Nairobi in around 3d 11h.

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