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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Soweto is to bus which costs R 3 300 - R 4 700 and takes 4 days 7h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Soweto is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 36m and costs R 3 500 - R 6 500.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Soweto?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Soweto. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Lakeview via Dar Es Salaam and Fashion Square. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 7h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Soweto?

The distance between Nairobi and Soweto is 2997 km. The road distance is 3755.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Soweto without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 7h and costs R 3 300 - R 4 700.

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

It takes approximately 7h 36m to get from Nairobi to Soweto, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Soweto bus from?

Nairobi to Soweto bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.

Where does the Nairobi to Soweto bus arrive?

Nairobi to Soweto bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Soweto?

Soweto is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 8:59 PM in Nairobi and 7:59 PM in Soweto.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Soweto?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Soweto is 3756 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Nairobi to Soweto.

Where can I stay near Soweto?

There are 1798+ hotels available in Soweto.

Nairobi to Soweto - 5 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Soweto by bus, plane, taxi, 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.

Bus to Nairobi, fly, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane NBO - JNB
3. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi
7h 36m
R 3,544–6,300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Fashion Square to Lakeviewbus
4d 7h
R 3,303–4,688
Bus via Lusaka
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 Intercity Bus Terminus to 77 Nugget Stbus
5. Take the bus from Fashion Square to Lakeviewbus
2d 19h
Drive 3,755.6 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Sowetocar 3,755.6 km
2d 6h
R 8,396–12,128
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB)plane WIL - JNB
2. Take the taxi from Johannesburg-Airport-JNB to Sowetotaxi
8h 7m
R 8,888–11,057

Nairobi (NBO) to Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) flights

34Weekly Planes

5h 10mAverage Duration

R 3,813Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Soweto.

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Distance: 2,997.3 km
Duration: 7h 36m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Soweto, South Africa?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Lakeview via Kampala, Berelay Rd, Tunduma Terminal, Nakonde, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, 77 Nugget St, and Fashion Square in around 2d 19h.

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