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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein is to bus which costs R 3 500 - R 5 500 and takes 4 days 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein is to bus and fly which takes 9h 1m and costs R 6 500 - R 19 000.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Bloemfontein?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Bloemfontein. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Bloemfontein via Dar Es Salaam, Cbd and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 13h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Bloemfontein?

The distance between Nairobi and Bloemfontein is 3340 km. The road distance is 4127.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 13h and costs R 3 500 - R 5 500.

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

It takes approximately 9h 1m to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Bloemfontein bus from?

Nairobi to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Bloemfontein?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 1h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 6 000 - R 18 000 and takes 9h 45m.

Where does the Nairobi to Bloemfontein bus arrive?

Nairobi to Bloemfontein bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Bloemfontein?

Bloemfontein is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 4:26 AM in Nairobi and 3:26 AM in Bloemfontein.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Bloemfontein?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Bloemfontein is 4128 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Nairobi to Bloemfontein.

Where can I stay near Bloemfontein?

There are 455+ hotels available in Bloemfontein.

Nairobi to Bloemfontein - 8 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Bloemfontein by bus, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, taxi, or car train

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

Bus to Nairobi, fly to Bram Fischer International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)NBO - BFN
9h 1m
R 6,625–18,151
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
3. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
4d 13h
R 3,577–5,438
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget St
5. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Bloemfontein
3d 1h
Drive 4,127.9 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Bloemfontein4,127.9 km
2d 10h
R 9,860–14,241
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Bram Fischer International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN)WIL - BFN
9h 45m
R 6,342–17,404
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Maseru, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maseru (MSU)NBO - MSU
3. Drive from Maseru (MSU) to Bloemfontein
14h 15m
R 8,385–13,571
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Kimberley, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kimberley (KIM)NBO - KIM
3. Take the taxi from Kimberley (KIM) to Bloemfontein
12h 24m
R 6,915–16,821
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Nairobi to Sasolburg
2. Take the car train from Sasolburg to Bloemfontein74013
2d 12h
R 9,284–13,405

Nairobi (NBO) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) flights

26Weekly Planes

9h 45mAverage Duration

R 6,420Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 3,339.9 km
Duration: 9h 1m

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

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Bloemfontein via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, 77 Nugget St, Cbd, and Johannesburg in around 3d 1h. Alternatively, Renegade Air, Kenya Airways, and six other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Bram Fischer International Airport (BFN) once daily.

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