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How to get fromMeru to Johannesburgby car, train, plane, or bus

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There are 5 ways to get from Meru to Johannesburg by car, train, plane, or bus

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  1. Drive, train to Nairobi, fly

    best
    1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar car
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain train
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane NBO - JNB
    14h 8m
    R 4,065–8,635

  2. Drive, train, bus

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar car
    2. Take the train from Karatina to Nairobitrain train
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus bus
    3d 4h
    R 2,758–3,573

  3. Drive  3,951.3 km

    1. Drive from Meru to Johannesburgcar car 3,951.3 km
    2d 8h
    R 8,982–12,973

  4. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Meru to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane EDL - JNB
    14h 54m
    R 6,172–16,593

  5. Drive, bus

    1. Drive from Meru to Saganacar car
    2. Take the bus from Tuskys to Town Terminalbus bus 237
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    4. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4d 12h
    R 4,566–6,468

Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,130Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,258.5 km
  • Duration: 14h 8m

What companies run services between Meru, Kenya and Johannesburg, South Africa?

There is no direct connection from Meru to Johannesburg. However, you can drive to Karatina, take the train to Makadara/Mwisho, walk to Mogas, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB), then take the taxi to Johannesburg. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meru to Park Station via Karatina, Nairobi, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 3d 4h.

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