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How to get fromMecca to Nairobiby train, plane, car or bus

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

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  1. Train to Jeddah, fly

    best
    1. Take the train from Makkah to Jeddah Airporttrain train
    2. Fly from Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JED - NBO
    7h 51m
    $213–420
  2. Drive to Al-Baha Domestic Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mecca to Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT)car car
    2. Fly from Al-Baha Domestic Airport (ABT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane ABT - NBO
    12h 35m
    $168–576
  3. Drive 5,857.4 km

    1. Drive from Mecca to Nairobicar car 5,857.4 km
    3d 11h
    $675–975
  4. Bus to Taif Regional Airport, fly

    1. Take the bus from Makkah Bus Stn to Ta'if Bus Stationbus bus
    2. Fly from Taif Regional Airport (TIF) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane TIF - NBO
    15h 37m
    $221–552

Jeddah (JED) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration6h 26mAverage Duration
Ticket$111Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mecca, Saudi Arabia and Nairobi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mecca to Nairobi. However, you can take the train to Jeddah Airport, take the taxi to Jeddah-Airport-JED airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, then take the bus to Kencom/Ambassadeur. Alternatively, you can drive from Mecca to Nairobi in around 3d 11h.

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