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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Zambia by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Lusaka

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane NBO - LUN
    6h 3m
    $271–531

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    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
    42h 45m
    $58–89

  3. Bus, train

    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 Serenjetrain train
    4. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    2d 16h

  4. Drive 2,385.7 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Lusakacar car 2,385.7 km
    38h
    $350–506

  5. Fly to Ndola

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)plane plane NBO - NLA
    5h 36m
    $431–1,014

  6. Fly to Kamuzu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)plane plane NBO - LLW
    2. Drive from Kamuzu International Airport (LLW) to Chipatacar car
    7h 29m
    $330–796

  7. Fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane NBO - FBM
    2. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Chingolacar car
    7h 23m
    $433–836

  8. 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
    44h

Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$249Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,873.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Zambia?

Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 42h 45m.

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