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How to get fromEastern Africa to Madagascarby bus, plane, or taxi

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There are 2 ways to get from Eastern Africa to Madagascar by bus, plane, or taxi

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  1. Matatu to Nairobi, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ivato International Airport (TNR)plane plane NBO - TNR
    8h 51m
    $545–897

  2. Taxi, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Eastern Africa to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Ivato International Airport (TNR)plane plane EDL - TNR
    13h 16m
    $524–1,176

Nairobi (NBO) to Ivato International Airport (TNR) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$539Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Eastern Africa to Madagascar.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,435.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 51m

What companies run services between Eastern Africa, Kenya and Madagascar?

There is no direct connection from Eastern Africa to Madagascar. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Ivato International Airport (TNR), then take the taxi to Antananarivo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nakuru, take the bus to Eldoret, take the taxi to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) airport, fly to Ivato International Airport (TNR), then take the taxi to Antananarivo.

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