What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Nairobi is to bus which costs $120 - $230 and takes 2 days 18h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Nairobi is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs $270 - $500.

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Pretoria to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Pretoria and arriving at Nairobi via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 18h.

How far is it from Pretoria to Nairobi?

The distance between Pretoria and Nairobi is 2985 km. The road distance is 3678.8 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 18h and costs $120 - $230.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Pretoria to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pretoria to Nairobi bus from?

Pretoria to Nairobi bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.

Where does the Pretoria to Nairobi bus arrive?

Pretoria to Nairobi bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Pretoria and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Pretoria. It is currently 3:42 AM in Pretoria and 4:42 AM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Nairobi is 3679 km. It takes approximately 2 days 4h to drive from Pretoria to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11849+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Pretoria to Nairobi - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pretoria to Nairobi by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane JNB - NBO
5h 27m
$275–497
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
2d 18h
$126–226
Drive 3,678.8 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Nairobicar 3,678.8 km
2d 4h
$596–861
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 8h
$204–258
Train, bus via Nairobi
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 8h
$203–253

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

34Weekly Planes

5h 17mAverage Duration

$229Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,985 km
Duration: 5h 27m

What companies run services between Pretoria, South Africa and Nairobi, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Pretoria to Nairobi via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 18h.

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