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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Luanshya is to drive which costs $320 - $480 and takes 37h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Luanshya is to bus and fly which takes 6h 3m and costs $350 - $800.

How far is it from Nairobi to Luanshya?

The distance between Nairobi and Luanshya is 1664 km. The road distance is 2238.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Luanshya without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 6h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 3m to get from Nairobi to Luanshya, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Luanshya?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Luanshya is to fly which takes 7h 17m and costs $310 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 47h 19m.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Luanshya?

Luanshya is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 9:26 AM in Nairobi and 8:26 AM in Luanshya.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Luanshya?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Luanshya is 2238 km. It takes approximately 37h 32m to drive from Nairobi to Luanshya.

Where can I stay near Luanshya?

There are one+ hotels available in Luanshya.

Nairobi to Luanshya - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Luanshya by bus, plane, taxi, train, 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 Ndola (NLA)NBO - NLA
6h 3m
$356–761
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ndola (NLA)WIL - NLA
7h 17m
$319–826
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Take the bus from Nakonde Bus Stn to Kapiri Mposhi
4. Take the taxi from Kapiri Mposhi to Luanshya
42h 8m
Bus, train, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
4. Drive from Mbeya to Nakonde
5. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhi
6. Take the taxi from New Kapiri Mposhi to Luanshya
2d 20h
Drive 2,238.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Luanshya2,238.5 km
37h 32m
$329–475
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 Lusaka to Ndola
47h 19m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhi
4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Ndola
2d 6h
Bus, train via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Take the train from Nakonde to New Kapiri Mposhi
4. Take the bus from Kapiri Mposhi to Ndola
2d 6h

Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA) flights

5Weekly Planes

4h 11mAverage Duration

$292Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,663.7 km
Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Luanshya, Zambia?

FlexFlight ApS, World Ticket, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ndola (NLA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Luanshya via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, and Ndola in around 47h 19m.

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