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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to drive which costs $340 - $500 and takes 40h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to bus and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $280 - $900.

How far is it from Nairobi to Solwezi?

The distance between Nairobi and Solwezi is 1673 km. The road distance is 2350.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 15h 43m to get from Nairobi to Solwezi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Solwezi?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to fly which takes 15h 43m and costs $440 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Solwezi?

Solwezi is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:03 PM in Nairobi and 10:03 PM in Solwezi.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Solwezi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Solwezi is 2350 km. It takes approximately 40h 36m to drive from Nairobi to Solwezi.

Where can I stay near Solwezi?

There are nine+ hotels available in Solwezi.

Nairobi to Solwezi - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Solwezi by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Solwezi
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Solwezi (SLI)plane WIL - SLI
15h 43m
$445–909
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Solwezi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Solwezi (SLI)plane NBO - SLI
8h 22m
$289–861
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus
4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezibus
2d 3h
Bus, train, drive
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 Mbeyatrain
4. Drive from Mbeya to Nakondecar
5. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusakabus
6. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezibus
2d 19h
Drive 2,350.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Solwezicar 2,350.3 km
40h 36m
$345–498
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ndola, bus
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)plane NBO - NLA
3. Take the bus from Ndola to Solwezibus
11h 17m
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane NBO - FBM
3. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Solwezicar
9h 52m
$525–741

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Solwezi (SLI) flights

3Weekly Planes

19h 30mAverage Duration

$363Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Solwezi.

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Distance: 1,672.8 km
Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Solwezi, Zambia?

Renegade Air, Jambojet Limited, and five other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Solwezi (SLI) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Solwezi via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, and Lusaka in around 2d 3h.

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