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

The cheapest way to get from Arua to Nairobi is to bus which costs $30 - $45 and takes 21h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arua to Nairobi is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $190 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Arua and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Arua to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Arua and arriving at Nairobi via Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Arua to Nairobi?

The distance between Arua and Nairobi is 853 km. The road distance is 1030.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Arua to Nairobi without a car is to bus via Kampala which takes 19h 22m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Arua to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arua to Nairobi bus from?

Arua to Nairobi bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Bus or fly from Arua to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Arua to Nairobi is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $190 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus via Kampala, which costs and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Arua to Nairobi bus arrive?

Arua to Nairobi bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Arua to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Arua to Nairobi is 1030 km. It takes approximately 15h to drive from Arua to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11565+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Arua to Nairobi - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arua to Nairobi by plane, bus, or car

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Fly Arua to Nairobi
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane RUA - NBO
6h 11m
$194–554
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
21h 7m
$31–43
Bus via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
19h 22m
Drive 1,030.2 km
1. Drive from Arua to Nairobicar 1,030.2 km
15h
$154–223
Fly Arua to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane RUA - WIL
31h 53m
$53–303
Bus to Entebbe, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
11h 7m
$190–270

Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

8Weekly Planes

7h 33mAverage Duration

$194Cheapest Price

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Distance: 853 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Arua, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya?

Eagle Air Uganda, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arua to Nairobi via Kampala and Kampala in around 19h 22m.

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