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How to get fromSouth Africa to Kenyaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from South Africa to Kenya by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Nairobi

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JNB - NBO
    5h 13m
    $225–479

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg 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 15h
    $130–199

  3. Drive 3,732.4 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Nairobicar car 3,732.4 km
    2d 5h
    $521–753

  4. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JNB - KIS
    8h 18m
    $419–747

  5. Fly Pietermaritzburg to Nairobi

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PZB - NBO
    7h 57m
    $333–903

  6. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Mombasa

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane JNB - MBA
    5h 42m
    $334–653

  7. Fly Johannesburg International Airport to Eldoret International Airport

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane JNB - EDL
    6h 41m
    $394–1,018

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4d 5h
    $187–283

  9. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4d 6h
    $203–283

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

Calendar38Weekly Planes
Duration5h 8mAverage Duration
Ticket$207Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,957.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 13m

What companies run services between South Africa and 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 bus from Johannesburg to Nairobi via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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