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 33m.

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 17m and costs $330 - $1,200.

How far is it from Nairobi to Solwezi?

The distance between Nairobi and Solwezi is 1678 km. The road distance is 2350.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 24h 12m 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 24h 12m and costs $340 - $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 11:54 AM in Nairobi and 10:54 AM in Solwezi.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Solwezi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Solwezi is 2350 km. It takes approximately 40h 33m to drive from Nairobi to Solwezi.

Where can I stay near Solwezi?

There are 12+ 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)WIL - SLI
24h 12m
$342–926
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Lubumbashi International Airport, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)NBO - FBM
3. Drive from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Solwezi
9h 52m
$315–1,041
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampala
2. Take the bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma Terminal
3. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezi
2d 3h
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
4. Drive from Mbeya to Nakonde
5. Take the bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
6. Take the bus from Lusaka to Solwezi
2d 19h
Drive 2,350.3 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Solwezi2,350.3 km
40h 33m
$345–498
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Solwezi
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Solwezi (SLI)NBO - SLI
8h 17m
$339–1,111
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ndola, bus
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ndola (NLA)NBO - NLA
3. Take the bus from Ndola to Solwezi
11h 17m

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

3Weekly Planes

26h 23mAverage Duration

$321Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,678.3 km
Duration: 24h 12m

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

Renegade Air, Kenya Airways, 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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