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How to get fromNairobi to IrelandBy bus, plane, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Ireland by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, fly to Cork Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Cork Airport (ORK)plane plane NBO - ORK
    15h 59m
    €314–1,207

  2. Bus, fly to Dublin Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dublin Airport (DUB)plane plane NBO - DUB
    15h 30m
    €329–713

  3. Bus, fly to Shannon Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Shannon Airport (SNN)plane plane NBO - SNN
    17h 41m
    €322–1,217

  4. Bus, fly to George Best Belfast City Airport, train

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to George Best Belfast City Airport (BHD)plane plane NBO - BHD
    3. Take the train from Belfast Great Central to Dundalktrain train
    16h 40m
    €493–717

  5. Bus, fly to Ireland West Airport Knock

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ireland West Airport Knock (NOC)plane plane NBO - NOC
    3. Take the bus from Ireland West Airport to Galway Ceannt Stationbus bus
    21h 4m
    €367–1,523

Nairobi (NBO) to Cork Airport (ORK) flights

Calendar37Weekly Planes
Duration14h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket€316Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Ireland?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Ireland. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Cork Airport (ORK), walk to Cork Airport, then take the line 225 bus to Cork Bus Station. Alternatively, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Dublin Airport (DUB), walk to Dublin Airport Terminal 2 Zone 20, then take the line 702 bus to Schoolhouse Hotel.

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