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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Zomba by bus, plane, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus to Nairobi, fly, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane NBO - BLZ
    3. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zombataxi taxi
    7h 28m
    $406–819

  2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, taxi

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)plane plane WIL - BLZ
    2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zombataxi taxi
    18h 9m
    $298–1,031

  3. Bus, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus bus
    3. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karongacar car
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Towerbus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Petroda Clock Tower to Zombataxi taxi
    2d

  4. Drive 2,038.1 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Zombacar car 2,038.1 km
    36h 27m
    $358–517

  5. Bus, drive, taxi via Blantyre

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus bus
    3. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karongacar car
    4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    5. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwybus bus
    6. Take the taxi from Kamuzu Hwy to Zombataxi taxi
    2d 2h

  6. Bus, train, drive, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Standbus bus
    4. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karongacar car
    5. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzubus bus
    6. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Towerbus bus
    7. Take the taxi from Petroda Clock Tower to Zombataxi taxi
    2d 2h

Nairobi (NBO) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration3h 55mAverage Duration
Ticket$262Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Zomba, Malawi?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Zomba. However, you can take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Chileka International Airport (BLZ), then take the taxi to Zomba. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Dar es Salaam, walk to Ubungo, take the line 004 bus to Kimara, take the taxi to Magufuli Bus Terminal, take the bus to Lubele Bus Stand, drive to Karonga, take the bus to Mzuzu, take the bus to Petroda Clock Tower, then take the taxi to Zomba.

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