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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Zomba is to bus and fly and taxi which costs $300 - $800 and takes 11h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Zomba is to bus and fly and taxi which takes 7h 28m and costs $360 - $1,700.

How far is it from Nairobi to Zomba?

The distance between Nairobi and Zomba is 1711 km. The road distance is 2038.1 km.

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

It takes approximately 7h 28m to get from Nairobi to Zomba, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Zomba?

Zomba is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 3:26 AM in Nairobi and 2:26 AM in Zomba.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Zomba?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Zomba is 2038 km. It takes approximately 36h 23m to drive from Nairobi to Zomba.

Where can I stay near Zomba?

There are 14+ hotels available in Zomba.

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

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

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 to Chileka International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)NBO - BLZ
3. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zomba
7h 28m
$366–1,619
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Kamuzu International Airport, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamuzu International Airport (LLW)NBO - LLW
3. Take the bus from Lilongwe to Blantyre
4. Take the taxi from Blantyre to Zomba
11h 55m
$302–758
Bus, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
3. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karonga
4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
5. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Tower
6. Take the taxi from Petroda Clock Tower to Zomba
2d
Drive 2,038.1 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Zomba2,038.1 km
36h 23m
$358–517
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Chileka International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Chileka International Airport (BLZ)WIL - BLZ
2. Take the taxi from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Zomba
18h 17m
$349–1,534
Bus, drive, taxi via Blantyre
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
3. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karonga
4. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
5. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Kamuzu Hwy
6. Take the taxi from Kamuzu Hwy to Zomba
2d 2h
Bus, train, drive, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
3. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Lubele Bus Stand
4. Drive from Lubele Bus Stand to Karonga
5. Take the bus from Karonga to Mzuzu
6. Take the bus from Mzuzu Dry Cleaners to Petroda Clock Tower
7. Take the taxi from Petroda Clock Tower to Zomba
2d 2h

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

4Weekly Planes

3h 35mAverage Duration

$351Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,711.4 km
Duration: 7h 28m

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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