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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbabane is to bus and shuttle which costs $270 - $380 and takes 4 days 12h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbabane is to bus and fly and drive which takes 11h 46m and costs $360 - $750.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbabane?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbabane is 2967 km. The road distance is 3827.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbabane without a car is to bus and shuttle which takes 4 days 12h and costs $270 - $380.

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

It takes approximately 11h 51m to get from Nairobi to Mbabane, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Mbabane?

Mbabane is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:21 PM in Nairobi and 4:21 PM in Mbabane.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbabane?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbabane is 3827 km. It takes approximately 2 days 8h to drive from Nairobi to Mbabane.

Where can I stay near Mbabane?

There are 122+ hotels available in Mbabane.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport, drive
best
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 Mbabanecar
11h 51m
$325–941
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Johannesburg Airport to Mbabaneshuttle
4d 12h
$272–379
Drive 3,827.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbabanecar 3,827.3 km
2d 8h
$441–637
Bus, fly to Maputo International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Maputo International Airport (MPM)plane NBO - MPM
3. Drive from Maputo International Airport (MPM) to Mbabanecar
11h 46m
$366–741
Bus, fly to Richards Bay, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Richards Bay (RCB)plane NBO - RCB
3. Drive from Richards Bay (RCB) to Mbabanecar
13h 53m
$391–1,076

Nairobi (NBO) to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP) flights

20Weekly Planes

7h 33mAverage Duration

$309Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Mbabane.

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Distance: 2,967.4 km
Duration: 11h 51m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mbabane, Eswatini?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mbabane. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Kruger Mpumalanga International Airport (MQP), then drive to Mbabane. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mbabane via Dar es Salaam, Dar Es Salaam, Johannesburg, Fashion Square, Kotze, Constitutional Hill, Melrose Arch, Sandton, OR Tambo Airport, and Johannesburg Airport in around 4d 12h.

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