What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone is to bus via Harare which costs $120 - $160 and takes 2 days 20h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $460 - $700.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Gaborone?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Gaborone. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Tlokweng Rd via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort and Gaborone. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Gaborone?

The distance between Nairobi and Gaborone is 2891 km. The road distance is 3686.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Gaborone without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 2 days 20h and costs $120 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Gaborone?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Nairobi to Gaborone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Gaborone bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Gaborone?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone is to fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $460 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $120 - $160 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Nairobi to Gaborone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gaborone?

Gaborone is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 2:46 PM in Nairobi and 1:46 PM in Gaborone.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Gaborone?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gaborone is 3686 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Nairobi to Gaborone.

Where can I stay near Gaborone?

There are 407+ hotels available in Gaborone.

Nairobi to Gaborone - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly from Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE)plane NBO - GBE
9h 3m
$461–691
Bus via Harare
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus
3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Mbae Mbae Wybus
2d 20h
$127–158
Drive 3,686.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Gaboronecar 3,686.5 km
2d 6h
$425–614
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Gaborone (GBE)plane WIL - GBE
14h 24m
$281–690
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 Gaboronebus
4d 12h
$215–331

Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

42Weekly Planes

8h 23mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,890.8 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Gaborone, Botswana?

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Tlokweng Rd via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, Mbae Mbae Wy, and Gaborone in around 2d 20h.

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