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

The cheapest way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to bus via Lusaka which costs $130 - $210 and takes 2 days 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $210 - $450.

Is there a direct bus between Sandton and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Sandton to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg Art Gallery and arriving at Nairobi via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 17h.

How far is it from Sandton to Nairobi?

The distance between Sandton and Nairobi is 2957 km. The road distance is 3723.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandton to Nairobi without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 17h and costs $130 - $210.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Sandton to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Sandton to Nairobi bus from?

Sandton to Nairobi bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, depart from Johannesburg station.

Bus or fly from Sandton to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $210 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $130 - $210 and takes 2 days 17h.

Where does the Sandton to Nairobi bus arrive?

Sandton to Nairobi bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, arrive at Lusaka station.

What is the time difference between Sandton and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Sandton. It is currently 6:38 PM in Sandton and 7:38 PM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Sandton to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandton to Nairobi is 3723 km. It takes approximately 2 days 5h to drive from Sandton to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11214+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Sandton to Nairobi - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane JNB - NBO
5h 16m
$215–449
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
2d 17h
$131–206
Drive 3,723.2 km
1. Drive from Sandton to Nairobicar 3,723.2 km
2d 5h
$520–751
Bus
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 8h
$200–289

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

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5h 8mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,957.3 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Kenya Airways, Airlink, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandton to Nairobi via Park, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 17h.

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