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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gauteng is to bus via Lusaka which costs R 2 400 - R 3 000 and takes 2 days 20h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gauteng is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs R 3 600 - R 8 000.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Gauteng?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Gauteng station. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Park Station via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Intercity Bus Terminus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Gauteng?

The distance between Nairobi and Gauteng is 2966 km. The road distance is 3736.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gauteng without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 20h and costs R 2 400 - R 3 000.

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

It takes approximately 7h 12m to get from Nairobi to Gauteng, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Gauteng bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Gauteng?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gauteng is to fly which takes 7h 12m and costs R 3 600 - R 8 000. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs R 2 400 - R 3 000 and takes 2 days 20h.

Where does the Nairobi to Gauteng bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gauteng?

Gauteng is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 10:18 PM in Nairobi and 9:18 PM in Gauteng.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Gauteng?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gauteng is 3737 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Nairobi to Gauteng.

Where can I stay near Gauteng?

There are 5062+ hotels available in Gauteng.

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

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

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Fly from Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane NBO - JNB
7h 12m
R 3,673–7,958
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
2d 20h
R 2,453–2,964
Drive 3,736.6 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Johannesburgcar 3,736.6 km
2d 5h
R 8,481–12,250
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane WIL - JNB
8h 38m
R 10,175–13,091
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
4d 6h
R 3,276–4,665

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

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5h 41mAverage Duration

R 4,187Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,965.6 km
Duration: 7h 12m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Gauteng, 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 Nairobi to Park Station via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 20h.

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