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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg is to bus which costs R 3 300 - R 4 700 and takes 4 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg is to bus and fly which takes 7h 16m and costs R 3 200 - R 6 500.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Johannesburg. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Johannesburg via Dar Es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 6h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The distance between Nairobi and Johannesburg is 2975 km. The road distance is 3732.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 6h and costs R 3 300 - R 4 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 16m to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Johannesburg bus from?

Nairobi to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 18h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs R 7 500 - R 12 000 and takes 7h 47m.

Where does the Nairobi to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Nairobi to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:59 AM in Nairobi and 4:59 AM in Johannesburg.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Johannesburg is 3732 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Nairobi to Johannesburg.

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 4267+ hotels available in Johannesburg.

Nairobi to Johannesburg - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Johannesburg 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 Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)NBO - JNB
7h 16m
R 3,235–6,170
Bus via Lusaka
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 77 Nugget St
2d 18h
Drive 3,732.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Johannesburg3,732.3 km
2d 6h
R 8,687–12,548
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)WIL - JNB
7h 47m
R 7,811–11,301
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
4d 6h
R 3,304–4,682

Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

37Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

R 3,999Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,974.7 km
Duration: 7h 16m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Johannesburg, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to 77 Nugget St via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, and Intercity Bus Terminus in around 2d 18h. Alternatively, Safarilink, Safair, and seven other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) twice daily.

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