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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone is to bus and fly which takes 9h 3m and costs $360 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Gaborone?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Gaborone. 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 Gaborone?

The distance between Nairobi and Gaborone is 2896 km. The road distance is 3685.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone 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 Gaborone?

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Nairobi to Gaborone, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Gaborone bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Gaborone?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gaborone is to bus via Francistown which takes 2 days 15h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $650 and takes 18h 29m.

Where does the Nairobi to Gaborone bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gaborone?

Gaborone is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:50 AM in Nairobi and 10:50 AM in Gaborone.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Gaborone?

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

Where can I stay near Gaborone?

There are 374+ hotels available in Gaborone.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Gaborone 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 to Nairobi, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Gaborone (GBE)NBO - GBE
9h 3m
$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
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Gaborone (GBE)WIL - GBE
18h 29m
$242–632
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

37Weekly Planes

7h 12mAverage Duration

$264Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Gaborone.

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Distance: 2,896 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Gaborone, 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. Alternatively, FlexFlight ApS, Safair, and Airlink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Gaborone (GBE) twice a week.

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