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How to get fromNdola to Nairobiby plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Ndola to Nairobi by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane NLA - NBO
    3h 29m
    $432–1,013

  2. Train, taxi, bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Ndola to Kabwetrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Kabwe to New Kapiri Mposhitaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    5. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    3d 9h
    $125–160

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    2d

  4. Drive  2,191.9 km

    1. Drive from Ndola to Nairobicar car 2,191.9 km
    37h 43m
    $322–465

  5. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    2d 1h

Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration3h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,613.9 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

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

Kenya Airways flies from Ndola (NLA) to Nairobi (NBO) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ndola to Nairobi via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d.

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