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How to get fromNairobi JKIA to Johannesburgby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi JKIA to Johannesburg by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane plane NBO - JNB
    4h 32m
    R 3,603–7,608

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus bus
    2d 22h
    R 2,424–2,968

  3. Drive 3,725.9 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi JKIA to Johannesburgcar car 3,725.9 km
    2d 5h
    R 8,327–12,027

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4d 8h
    R 3,279–4,713

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus bus
    4d 8h
    R 3,299–4,763

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

Calendar39Weekly Planes
Duration5h 41mAverage Duration
TicketR 4,291Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,933 km
  • Duration: 4h 32m

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

Kenya Airways, Airlink, and Ethiopian Airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JKIA - Airport Town Stage to Park Station via Kencom/Ambassadeur, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 22h.

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