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How to get fromNairobi to Townsvilleby plane or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Townsville by plane or train

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  1. Fly Nairobi to Townsville Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane NBO - TSV
    30h 29m
    $901–2,302

  2. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Townsville Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Townsville Airport (TSV)plane plane WIL - TSV
    38h 45m
    $900–2,200

  3. Fly Nairobi to Whitsunday Coast Airport, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Whitsunday Coast Airport (PPP)plane plane NBO - PPP
    2. Take the train from Proserpine to Townsvilletrain train
    36h 55m
    $1,476–4,502

  4. Fly Nairobi to Cairns, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cairns (CNS)plane plane NBO - CNS
    2. Take the train from Cairns Central Station to Townsvilletrain train
    45h 16m
    $1,046–3,702

  5. Fly Nairobi to Mackay, train

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mackay (MKY)plane plane NBO - MKY
    2. Take the train from Mackay to Townsvilletrain train
    36h 4m
    $915–3,525

Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration30h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$944Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 12,071.3 km
  • Duration: 30h 29m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Townsville, QLD, Australia?

Kenya Airways, Jetstar, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Townsville Airport (TSV) 3 times a week.

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