Rome2Rio

How to get fromNairobi to Zambezi Riverby plane, car, bus, or train

Find Transport to Zambezi River

See all options

There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Zambezi River by plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Nairobi to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane NBO - HRE
    2. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Zambezi Rivercar car
    15h 52m
    $371–711

  2. Bus, drive, train via Aldeia Necungas

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Drive from Wenela Bus Stn to Aldeia Necungascar car
    5. Take the train from Aldeia Necungas to Chuezatrain train
    6. Drive from Chueza to Zambezi Rivercar car
    3d 7h

  3. Drive  2,637 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Zambezi Rivercar car 2,637 km
    46h 26m
    $413–597

  4. Fly Nairobi to Chileka International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane NBO - BLZ
    2. Drive from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zambezi Rivercar car
    18h 36m
    $481–1,211

  5. Fly Nairobi to Mutare Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mutare Airport (UTA)plane plane NBO - UTA
    2. Drive from Mutare Airport (UTA) to Zambezi Rivercar car
    29h 11m
    $391–1,011

  6. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane plane KIS - HRE
    3. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Zambezi Rivercar car
    23h 55m
    $580–1,042

  7. Bus, drive, train

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to RoadPortbus bus
    3. Take the bus from RoadPort to Wenela Bus Stnbus bus
    4. Drive from Wenela Bus Stn to Chuezacar car
    5. Take the train from Chueza to Sinjoltrain train
    6. Drive from Sinjol to Zambezi Rivercar car
    3d 9h

Nairobi (NBO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

Calendar13Weekly Planes
Duration5h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$251Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Zambezi River.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,585 km
  • Duration: 15h 52m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Zambezi River, Sofala, Mozambique?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Zambezi River. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), then drive to Zambezi River. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Zambezi River via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, RoadPort, Wenela Bus Stn, Aldeia Necungas, and Chueza in around 3d 7h.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Need to know: Jadrolinija, South Korea: Travelling from Seoul to Busan , and Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe - to help you get the most out of your next trip.