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

The cheapest way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to bus which costs $200 - $290 and takes 4 days 8h.

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

The fastest way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $200 - $380.

How far is it from Sandton to Nairobi?

The distance between Sandton and Nairobi is 2963 km. The road distance is 3723.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Sandton to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 8h and costs $200 - $290.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Sandton to Nairobi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Sandton to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Sandton to Nairobi is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $200 - $380. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs and takes 2 days 15h.

What is the time difference between Sandton and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Sandton. It is currently 12:41 PM in Sandton and 1:41 PM in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Sandton to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Sandton to Nairobi is 3723 km. It takes approximately 2 days 6h to drive from Sandton to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 8618+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Sandton to Nairobi - 4 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Sandton to Nairobi by plane, bus, 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
best
1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane JNB - NBO
5h 16m
$209–371
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
4d 8h
$200–289
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
3. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay Rdbus
4. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2d 15h
Drive 3,723.3 km
1. Drive from Sandton to Nairobicar 3,723.3 km
2d 6h
$520–751

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

32Weekly Planes

4h 49mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 2,963.5 km
Duration: 5h 16m

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

Airlink, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Nairobi (NBO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Sandton to Nairobi via Park, Johannesburg Art Gallery, Fashion Square, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Berelay Rd, and Kampala in around 2d 15h.

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