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How to get fromKampala to Nanyukiby bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Nanyuki by bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain train
    19h 50m

  2. Bus, train via Kampala #2

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain train
    23h 33m
    $22–47

  3. Drive  634.7 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Nanyukicar car 634.7 km
    10h 15m
    $95–137

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EBB - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    11h 59m
    $184–287

  5. Bus, train via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain train
    21h 33m
    $26–47

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar65Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 864.5 km
  • Duration: 19h 50m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Nanyuki, Kirinyaga, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Nanyuki. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the line 237 bus to Ruiru Fly Over, walk to Ruiru, then take the train to Nanyuki. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Nanyuki in around 10h 15m.

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