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

The cheapest way to get from Shimla to Nairobi is to taxi and train and fly which costs $210 - $500 and takes 18h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Shimla to Nairobi is to bus and fly which takes 17h 43m and costs $230 - $700.

How far is it from Shimla to Nairobi?

The distance between Shimla and Nairobi is 5682 km.

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

It takes approximately 17h 43m to get from Shimla to Nairobi, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Shimla and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 2h 30m behind Shimla. It is currently 12:57 PM in Shimla and 10:27 AM in Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 8022+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Shimla to Nairobi - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and taxi

There are 4 ways to get from Shimla to Nairobi by bus, plane, taxi, 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 Chandigarh International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the bus from Shimla Isbt Tutikandi to Chandigarh
2. Fly from Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Nairobi (NBO)IXC - NBO
17h 43m
$235–662
Taxi, train to Indira Gandhi International Airport, fly
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhi
3. Fly from Indira Gandhi International Airport (DEL) to Nairobi (NBO)DEL - NBO
18h 16m
$219–499
Taxi to Dehradun Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Dehradun Airport (DED)
2. Fly from Dehradun Airport (DED) to Nairobi (NBO)DED - NBO
18h 22m
$301–696
Taxi, train to Hindon, fly
1. Take the taxi from Shimla to Kalka
2. Take the train from Kalka to New Delhi
3. Fly from Hindon (HDO) to Nairobi (NBO)HDO - NBO
25h 57m
$271–702

Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

42Weekly Planes

16h 13mAverage Duration

$230Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 5,681.7 km
Duration: 17h 43m

What companies run services between Shimla, India and Nairobi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Shimla to Nairobi. However, you can take the bus to Chandigarh, take the line 17 bus to Behlana, walk to Chandigarh International Airport (IXC) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, then take the bus to Kencom/Ambassadeur. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Dehradun Airport (DED) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, then take the bus to Kencom/Ambassadeur.

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