What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to East London?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to East London is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 2 900 - R 3 900 and takes 3 days 9h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to East London?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to East London is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs R 6 000 - R 19 000.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and East London?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to East London. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at East London via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 9h.

How far is it from Nairobi to East London?

The distance between Nairobi and East London is 3698 km. The road distance is 4685.2 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to East London without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to East London without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 9h and costs R 2 900 - R 3 900.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to East London?

It takes approximately 9h 29m to get from Nairobi to East London, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to East London bus from?

Nairobi to East London bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to East London?

The best way to get from Nairobi to East London is to fly which takes 9h 29m and costs R 6 000 - R 19 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 2 900 - R 3 900 and takes 3 days 9h.

Where does the Nairobi to East London bus arrive?

Nairobi to East London bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and East London?

East London is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 12:58 AM in Nairobi and 11:58 PM in East London.

Can I drive from Nairobi to East London?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to East London is 4685 km. It takes approximately 2 days 15h to drive from Nairobi to East London.

Where can I stay near East London?

There are 519+ hotels available in East London.

Nairobi to East London - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and car train

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to East London by plane, bus (Greyhound), car, or car train

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Fly from Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to East London (ELS)plane NBO - ELS
9h 29m
R 6,078–18,098
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
3d 9h
R 2,945–3,815
Drive 4,685.2 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to East Londoncar 4,685.2 km
2d 15h
R 10,798–15,597
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to East London (ELS)plane WIL - ELS
20h 5m
R 5,747–14,380
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to East Londonbus
4d 21h
R 3,771–5,560
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nairobi to Germistoncar
2. Take the cartrain from Germiston to Moltenocartrain
3. Drive from Molteno to East Londoncar
2d 21h
R 9,516–13,825

Nairobi (NBO) to East London (ELS) flights

16Weekly Planes

8h 12mAverage Duration

R 6,452Cheapest Price

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Distance: 3,698.1 km
Duration: 9h 29m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and East London, South Africa?

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to East London (ELS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to East London via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 3d 9h.

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