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How to get fromPolokwane to Nairobiby plane, bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Polokwane to Nairobi by plane, bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Fly

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PTG - NBO
    7h 32m
    $356–957

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    2d 22h
    $145–226

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Louis Trichardtbus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Louis Trichardt to Musinataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Musina to RoadPortbus bus
    4. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    5. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    2d 15h
    $174–231

  4. Drive 3,418.6 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Nairobicar car 3,418.6 km
    2d 2h
    $477–689

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration8h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,661.1 km
  • Duration: 7h 32m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Nairobi, 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.

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