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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Ndola by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Nairobi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane NBO - NLA
    5h 36m
    $291–864

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to New Kapiri Mposhitrain train
    4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Power Tools Bus Stationbus bus
    5. Take the train from Kitwe to Ndolatrain train
    2d 23h
    $66–88

  3. Bus

    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 Lusaka to Ndolabus bus
    2d

  4. Drive 2,191.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Ndolacar car 2,191.8 km
    37h 45m
    $322–465

  5. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane WIL - NLA
    17h 22m
    $280–779

  6. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Lusaka to Ndolabus bus
    2d 1h

Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration4h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$289Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,628 km
  • Duration: 5h 36m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Ndola, Zambia?

Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Ndola via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Lusaka in around 2d.

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