How to Travel from

Nairobi Airport to Cape Town

by Plane or Car

Kenya The Republic of South Africa Nairobi Airport Cape Town

Cheapest

2 d 19 h 40 min

Car

5117 km.

from $281

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Continue onto B10E

224 м

Turn left onto B10E

2 km 194 м

At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airport South Road

Airport South Road, 1 km 817 м

1 km 817 м

Keep left toward A8

A8, 12 km 586 м

12 km 586 м

Keep left onto Mombasa Road toward A104

Mombasa Road, A104, 402 м

402 м

South African Airways

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Kenya Airways

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Airlink

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Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

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South African Airways

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Duration 7h 48m

Frequency Every day

Estimated price $495.44–$1,524.44

Kenya Airways

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Duration 5h 45m

Frequency Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday

Estimated price $495.44–$1,524.44

Airlink

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Duration 8h 20m

Frequency Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday

Estimated price $508.15–$1,651.48

Phone +27 11 451 7300

Customer Service +27 11 451 7300

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Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique

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Duration 11h 10m

Frequency Sunday

Estimated price $495.44–$1,524.44

Greyhound ZA

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Kidia One Express

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Tahmeed Coach Ltd

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Eagle Liner

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City to City

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Mkombe Trading Logistics

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Greyhound ZA

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Duration 19h

Frequency 3 times a day

Estimated price $41.92–$59.71

Phone +27 11 611 8000

Customer Service +27 11 611 8000

Email [email protected]

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Kidia One Express

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Duration 14h

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $27.95–$39.38

Phone 0729 553637

Customer Service 0729 553637

Email [email protected]

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Tahmeed Coach Ltd

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Duration 16h

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $22.87–$43.03

Phone 0724 581902

Customer Service 0724 581902

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Eagle Liner

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Duration 17h 35m

Frequency 4 times a day

Estimated price $24.14–$76.22

Phone +27 87 150 1895

Customer Service +27 87 150 1895

Email [email protected]

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City to City

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Duration 18h 8m

Frequency Twice daily

Estimated price $25.41–$34.30

Phone +27 11 774 3333

Customer Service +27 11 774 3333

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Mkombe Trading Logistics

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Duration 2d 15h

Frequency Once a week

Estimated price $182.04

Phone +27 688 768 194

Customer Service +27 688 768 194

Email [email protected]

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Gautrain

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Rovos Rail

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Shosholoza Meyl

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Gautrain

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Duration 35 min

Frequency Every 20 minutes

Estimated price $4.87–$6.10

Phone +27 80 042 8872

Customer Service +27 80 042 8872

Email [email protected]

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Rovos Rail

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Duration 4d

Frequency Once a week

Estimated price $2,032.59–$4,446.29

Phone +27 (0)12 315 8242

Customer Service +27 (0)12 315 8242

Email [email protected]

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Shosholoza Meyl

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Duration 33h 35m

Frequency Once a week

Estimated price $26.09–$41.87

Phone 011 013 0231

Customer Service 011 013 0231

Email [email protected]

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What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town is to bus via Cape Town which costs $195.65 - $228.26 and takes 4 days 3h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $347.83 - $923.91 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Cape Town?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Cape Town Stn via Nairobi, Dar Es Salaam, Cbd and Park Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 2h.

How far is it from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Cape Town is 4119 km. The road distance is 5212.9 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town without a car is to bus which takes 4 days 2h and costs $195.65 - $260.87 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

It takes approximately 6h 2m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town bus from?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town is to fly which takes 6h 2m and costs $347.83 - $923.91 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $195.65 - $260.87 and takes 4 days 2h.

Where does the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town bus arrive?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Cape Town?

Cape Town is 1h behind Nairobi Airport (NBO). It is currently 11:02 in Nairobi Airport (NBO) and 10:02 in Cape Town.

Can I drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town is 5213 km. It takes approximately 2 days 18h to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Cape Town.

Where can I stay near Cape Town?

There are 5975+ hotels available in Cape Town. Prices start at $44.11 per night.

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Radisson RED V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Silo 6, Silo Square, V&A Waterfront, Cape Town

Fine

8.9

The Victoria & Alfred Hotel

PierHead, V&A Complex, Dock Rd, Victoria & Alfred Waterfront, Cape Town

Great

Derwent House

14 Derwent Road, Cape Town

Great

9.6

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Table Mountain

Table Mountain (Khoekhoe: Huriǂoaxa, lit. 'sea-emerging'; Afrikaans: Tafelberg) is a flat-topped mountain forming a prominent landmark overlooking the city of Cape Town in South Africa.

University of Cape Town

The University of Cape Town (UCT) (Afrikaans: Universiteit van Kaapstad, Xhosa: iYunivesithi yaseKapa) is a public research university in Cape Town, South Africa.

Cape Town Stadium

The Cape Town Stadium (Afrikaans: Kaapstad-stadion; Xhosa: Inkundla yezemidlalo yaseKapa; known until 2025 as the DHL Stadium for sponsorship reasons) is an association football (soccer) and rugby union stadium in Cape Town, South Africa, that was built as part of the country's hosting of the 2010 FIFA World Cup.

Cape Town

Cape Town is the legislative capital of South Africa. It is the country's oldest city and the seat of the Parliament of South Africa. It is the country's second-largest city, after Johannesburg, and the largest in the Western Cape. The city is part of the City of Cape Town metropolitan municipality.

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