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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mutare is to bus and fly and drive which costs $260 - $500 and takes 8h 27m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mutare is to bus and fly and drive which takes 8h 27m and costs $260 - $500.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mutare?

The distance between Nairobi and Mutare is 2259 km. The road distance is 2666.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mutare without a car is to bus and train which takes 3 days 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 27m to get from Nairobi to Mutare, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Mutare?

Mutare is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 5:54 PM in Nairobi and 4:54 PM in Mutare.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mutare?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mutare is 2667 km. It takes approximately 44h 37m to drive from Nairobi to Mutare.

Where can I stay near Mutare?

There are 19+ hotels available in Mutare.

Nairobi to Mutare - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Mutare by bus, plane, car, or train

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, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane NBO - HRE
3. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Mutarecar
8h 27m
$266–501
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
4. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
5. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to RoadPortbus
6. Take the train from Harare to Mutaretrain
3d 12h
Drive 2,666.9 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mutarecar 2,666.9 km
44h 37m
$488–704
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)plane WIL - HRE
2. Drive from Harare-Airport-HRE to Mutarecar
9h 23m
$595–868

Nairobi (NBO) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) flights

9Weekly Planes

3h 55mAverage Duration

$236Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Mutare.

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Distance: 2,259.1 km
Duration: 8h 27m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mutare, Zimbabwe?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mutare. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE), then drive to Mutare. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mutare via Moshi, Moshi, Dar es Salaam, Dar es salaam, Serenje, Serenje, Lusaka, Inter-City Bus Terminus, RoadPort, and Harare in around 3d 12h.

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