What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands is to bus and fly which costs $2,400 - $6,000 and takes 4 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands is to bus and fly which takes 4 days 2h and costs $2,400 - $6,000.

How far is it from Nairobi to Cocos Islands?

The distance between Nairobi and Cocos Islands is 7709 km.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands?

It takes approximately 4 days 2h to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Cocos Islands?

Cocos Islands is 3h 30m ahead of Nairobi. It is currently 5:11 AM in Nairobi and 8:41 AM in Cocos Islands.

Where can I stay near Cocos Islands?

There are nine+ hotels available in Cocos Islands.

Nairobi to Cocos Islands - 2 ways to travel via bus, plane, shuttle, and taxi

There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands by bus, plane, shuttle, 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 to Nairobi, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)NBO - XCH
4d 2h
$2,401–6,001
Shuttle, taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
2. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
3. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH)JRO - XCH
4d 12h
$2,817–7,047

Nairobi (NBO) to Christmas Island Airport (XCH) flights

1Weekly Planes

3d 23hAverage Duration

$2,417Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Cocos Islands.

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Distance: 7,708.7 km
Duration: 4d 2h

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Cocos Islands?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Cocos Islands. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Christmas Island Airport (XCH), then drive to Flying Fish Cove. Alternatively, you can take the shuttle to Arusha, take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Christmas Island Airport (XCH), then drive to Flying Fish Cove.

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