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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Maputo is to bus via Lusaka which costs $170 - $220 and takes 3 days 4h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Maputo is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $490 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Maputo?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Maputo. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Maputo via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus and Johannesburg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 4h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Maputo?

The distance between Nairobi and Maputo is 2818 km. The road distance is 3646.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Maputo without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 4h and costs $170 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 9h 57m to get from Nairobi to Maputo, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Maputo bus from?

Nairobi to Maputo bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Maputo?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Maputo is to fly which takes 9h 57m and costs $490 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $170 - $220 and takes 3 days 4h.

Where does the Nairobi to Maputo bus arrive?

Nairobi to Maputo bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Maputo?

Maputo is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:49 AM in Nairobi and 10:49 AM in Maputo.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Maputo?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Maputo is 3646 km. It takes approximately 2 days 14h to drive from Nairobi to Maputo.

Where can I stay near Maputo?

There are 149+ hotels available in Maputo.

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

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Maputo by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Maputo International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane NBO - MPM
9h 57m
$491–741
Bus via Lusaka
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
3d 4h
$172–211
Drive 3,646.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Maputocar 3,646.3 km
2d 14h
$447–645
Fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane NBO - MQP
2. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
11h 13m
$349–996
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
4d 17h
$228–354

Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) flights

39Weekly Planes

9h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,817.5 km
Duration: 9h 57m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Maputo, Mozambique?

Kenya Airways, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and Airlink fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Maputo via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, and Johannesburg in around 3d 4h.

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