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

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There are 7 ways to get from South Africa to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JNB - NBO
    5h 13m
    $225–480

  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 from Pietermaritzburg

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

  5. Fly from Port Elizabeth

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane PLZ - NBO
    7h 53m
    $385–655

  6. Fly from Cape Town International Airport

    1. Fly from Cape Town International Airport (CPT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CPT - NBO
    6h 55m
    $308–609

  7. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    4d 6h
    $204–285

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 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 bus from Johannesburg to Nairobi via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 15h.

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