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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Calabar is to bus and fly and taxi which costs $330 - $900 and takes 14h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Calabar is to bus and fly which takes 11h 49m and costs $340 - $1,100.

How far is it from Nairobi to Calabar?

The distance between Nairobi and Calabar is 3593 km. The road distance is 5018.9 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 8m to get from Nairobi to Calabar, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Calabar?

Calabar is 2h behind Nairobi. It is currently 2:09 PM in Nairobi and 12:09 PM in Calabar.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Calabar?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Calabar is 5019 km. It takes approximately 4 days 3h to drive from Nairobi to Calabar.

Where can I stay near Calabar?

There are 56+ hotels available in Calabar.

Nairobi to Calabar - 4 ways to travel via bus, plane, car, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Calabar by bus, plane, car, or taxi

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 Douala International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Douala International Airport (DLA)plane NBO - DLA
3. Take the bus from Bd de la Liberté to Calabarbus
12h 8m
$456–737
Bus, fly to Akwa Ibom Airport, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO)plane NBO - QUO
3. Take the taxi from Akwa Ibom Airport (QUO) to Calabartaxi
14h 59m
$338–860
Drive 5,018.9 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Calabarcar 5,018.9 km
4d 3h
$579–836
Bus, fly to Calabar
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Calabar (CBQ)plane NBO - CBQ
11h 49m
$342–1,102

Nairobi (NBO) to Douala International Airport (DLA) flights

7Weekly Planes

7h 8mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Calabar.

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Distance: 3,593.4 km
Duration: 12h 8m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Calabar. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Douala International Airport (DLA), take the taxi to Bd de la Liberté, then take the bus to Calabar. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Calabar in around 4d 3h.

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