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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Botswana is to bus which costs $200 - $330 and takes 4 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Botswana is to bus and fly which takes 8h 24m and costs $460 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Botswana?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Botswana. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Gaborone via Dar Es Salaam, Cbd and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 12h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Botswana?

The distance between Nairobi and Botswana is 2895 km. The road distance is 3685.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Botswana without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 12h and costs $200 - $330.

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

It takes approximately 9h 5m to get from Nairobi to Botswana, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Botswana bus from?

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

Where does the Nairobi to Botswana bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Botswana?

Botswana is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:15 AM in Nairobi and 4:15 AM in Botswana.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Botswana?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Botswana is 3686 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Nairobi to Botswana.

Where can I stay near Botswana?

There are 371+ hotels available in Botswana.

Nairobi to Botswana - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Botswana by bus, plane, or car

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

Bus, fly to Gaborone
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE)NBO - GBE
9h 5m
$361–591
Bus #2
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 Gaborone
4d 12h
$205–321
Bus via Francistown
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 Francistown
5. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Gaborone Bus Rank
2d 15h
Drive 3,685.8 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Gaborone3,685.8 km
2d 7h
$425–614
Bus, fly to Maun Airport
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maun Airport (MUB)NBO - MUB
8h 24m
$461–651
Bus
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 Terminal to Francistown
5. Take the bus from Francistown Bus Rank to Gaborone Bus Rank
2d 17h

Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE) flights

40Weekly Planes

7h 35mAverage Duration

$264Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Botswana.

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Distance: 2,895.2 km
Duration: 9h 5m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Botswana?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Gaborone Bus Rank via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Francistown, and Francistown Bus Rank in around 2d 15h.

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