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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Borno by bus, plane, car, shuttle, or taxi

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ndjamena, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane NBO - NDJ
    3. Drive from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Gamborucar car
    13h 24m
    $355–1,408

  2. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Maiduguri

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maiduguri (MIU)plane plane NBO - MIU
    23h 7m
    $342–1,002

  3. Drive 3,973.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Maiduguricar car 3,973.8 km
    3d 8h
    $458–662

  4. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ndjamena, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane WIL - NDJ
    2. Drive from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Gamborucar car
    24h 20m
    $415–1,508

  5. Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Ndjamena, drive

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle bus
    2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Ndjamena (NDJ)plane plane JRO - NDJ
    4. Drive from Ndjamena (NDJ) to Gamborucar car
    20h
    $521–1,954

Nairobi (NBO) to Ndjamena (NDJ) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration9h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$357Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Borno, Nigeria?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Borno. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Ndjamena (NDJ), then drive to Gamboru. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Maiduguri in around 3d 8h.

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