There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Kenya by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Nairobi
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Nairobi (NBO)plane PTG - NBO
7h 32m$346–1,007Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
2d 22h$140–225Drive 3,418.5 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Nairobicar 3,418.5 km
2d 2h$477–689Fly to Mombasa
- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Mombasa (MBA)plane PTG - MBA
8h 46m$455–1,231Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
4d 11h$199–310
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Kenya is to bus via Lusaka which costs $140 - $230 and takes 2 days 22h.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Kenya is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $340 - $1,100.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Kenya. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Nairobi via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 22h.
The distance between Polokwane and Kenya is 2661 km. The road distance is 3418.5 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Kenya without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 22h and costs $140 - $230.
It takes approximately 7h 32m to get from Polokwane to Kenya, including transfers.
Polokwane to Kenya bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Kenya is to fly which takes 7h 32m and costs $340 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $140 - $230 and takes 2 days 22h.
Polokwane to Kenya bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Kenya is 1h ahead of Polokwane. It is currently 7:16 PM in Polokwane and 8:16 PM in Kenya.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Kenya?
Airlink and Kenya Airways fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Nairobi via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 22h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Nairobi via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $340–1,000
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Mombasa via Johannesburg, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–1,200
- Website
- flyairlink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Nairobi via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $380–1,000
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Mombasa via Johannesburg, Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 35m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $430–1,200
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Phone
- +260 971104501
- [email protected]
- Website
- shalom-bus-services.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $65–110
- Schedules at
- shalom-bus-services.com
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +27 688 768 195
- [email protected]
- Website
- mkombelogistics.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 3d 14h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $180–250
- Schedules at
- mkombelogistics.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Kenya is 3419 km. It takes approximately 2 days 2h to drive from Polokwane to Kenya.
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