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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Mutare by bus, plane, or car

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  1. 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)planeNBO - HRE
    3. Drive from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mutarecar
    8h 27m
    $276–541

  2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE)planeWIL - HRE
    2. Drive from Robert Gabriel Mugabe International Airport (HRE) to Mutarecar
    9h 11m
    $269–736

  3. Drive 2,666.9 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Mutarecar2,666.9 km
    44h 33m
    $488–704

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

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration4h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$211Cheapest Price
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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 drive from Nairobi to Mutare in around 44h 33m.

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