How to get fromNairobi to Maputoby bus, plane, or car

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

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Bus, fly to Maputo International Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane NBO - MPM
8h 51m
$371–741
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
$174–215
Drive 3,742.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Maputocar 3,742.3 km
2d 12h
$459–662
Bus, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP)plane NBO - MQP
3. Drive from Nelspruit-Airport-MQP to Maputocar
11h 12m
$329–946
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

35Weekly Planes

7h 52mAverage Duration

$176Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,822.6 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

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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Maputo(opens in a new window), Mozambique(opens in a new window)

Maputo is the capital, and largest city of Mozambique. Located near the southern end of the country, it is within 120 km of the borders with Eswatini and South Africa. The city has a population of 1,088,449 (as of 2017) distributed over a land area of. The Maputo metropolitan area includes the neighbouring city of Matola, and has a total population of 2,717,437. Maputo is a port city, with an economy centered on commerce. It is also noted for its vibrant cultural scene and distinctive, eclectic architecture. Maputo was formerly named Lourenço Marques until 1976.

Things to do in Maputo

Tunduru Gardens(Opens in a new window)

The Tunduru Gardens is public park and garden in downtown Maputo, Mozambique. It was designed in 1885 by British gardener Thomas Honney. It is home to tennis courts owned by the Mozambique Tennis Federation.

Places to stay in Maputo

Afrin Prestige Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Joli Guesthouse(Opens in a new window)

8.8Fabulous

GuestHouse 1109(Opens in a new window)

9.2Superb

Stay Inn - Guest House(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

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