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How to get fromArusha to Nakuruby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    8h
    $136–173

  2. Drive 415.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arusha to Nakurucar car 415.2 km
    5h 57m
    $52–75

  3. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane JRO - NBO
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    5h 29m
    $290–450

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    12h 11m
    $88–117

  5. Fly Arusha to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane ARK - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $436–534

  6. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane JRO - WIL
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    6h 36m
    $620–800

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$141Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 431.4 km
  • Duration: 8h

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Nakuru in around 5h 57m.

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