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Nairobi to Solwezi

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Nairobi, Kenya → Solwezi, Zambia

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Solwezi

Composite routes from Nairobi to Solwezi

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Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Lubumbashi
Ave. Duration:
2h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$241.37–$825.74
Plane from Nairobi to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$317.59–$1,079.81
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Lubumbashi
Ave. Duration:
17h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$762.22

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Ndola
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$355.70–$762.22

Proflight Zambia

Website:
proflight-zambia.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Solwezi
Ave. Duration:
10h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$266.78–$889.26

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Website:
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Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.43–$13.97

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.14

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.68–$44.69

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Berelay Rd to Tunduma
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$93.98

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Solwezi
Ave. Duration:
9h 41m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Bus from Ndola to Solwezi
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Twice daily

Shalom Bus Services

Phone:
+260 977 982150
Website:
zamfika.com/
Bus from Lusaka to Solwezi
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$16.51–$26.68

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.15–$19.54

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to fly which costs $260.87 - $543.48 and takes 12h 22m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to fly and drive which takes 8h 48m and costs $293.48 - $869.57 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Solwezi?

The distance between Nairobi and Solwezi is 1705 km. The road distance is 2559.8 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 22m to get from Nairobi to Solwezi, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Solwezi?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Solwezi is to fly which takes 12h 22m and costs $260.87 - $543.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 2 days 3h.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Solwezi?

Solwezi is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 11:48 in Nairobi and 10:48 in Solwezi.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Solwezi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Solwezi is 2560 km. It takes approximately 39h 15m to drive from Nairobi to Solwezi.
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