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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Nairobi is to train and fly which costs $390 - $800 and takes 14h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Nairobi is to train and fly which takes 14h and costs $320 - $750.

How far is it from Basel to Nairobi?

The distance between Basel and Nairobi is 6177 km. The road distance is 8744.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 14h 42m to get from Basel to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Basel and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 2h ahead of Basel. It is currently 5:29 AM in Basel and 7:29 AM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Basel to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Nairobi is 8745 km. It takes approximately 4 days 13h to drive from Basel to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 8354+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Basel to Nairobi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Basel to Nairobi by plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Basel to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Nairobi (NBO)BSL - NBO
14h 42m
$365–656
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Nairobi (NBO)FRA - NBO
14h
$326–707
Drive 8,744.8 km
1. Drive from Basel to Nairobi8,744.8 km
4d 13h
$1,763–2,547
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nairobi (NBO)ZRH - NBO
14h 48m
$390–759
Train, train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Bern
2. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroport
3. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nairobi (NBO)GVA - NBO
17h 53m
$342–887
Train, train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the train from Basel Bad Bf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbf
3. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Nairobi (NBO)STR - NBO
17h 43m
$354–1,220
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)ZRH - WIL
18h 35m
$399–658

Basel (BSL) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

18Weekly Planes

15h 15mAverage Duration

$290Cheapest Price

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Distance: 6,176.6 km
Duration: 14h 42m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Nairobi, Kenya?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Nairobi (NBO) 3 times a day.

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