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How to get fromKandy to Nanyukiby bus, plane, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kandy to Nanyuki by bus, plane, or train

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  1. Mini Bus, bus to Weerawila International Airport, fly, train

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kandy to Ellabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ella to Thanamalwilabus bus
    3. Fly from Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane WRZ - NBO
    4. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    36h 56m
    $348–821

  2. Train, train to Koggala, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Kandy to Maradanatrain train
    2. Take the train from Maradana to Habaraduwatrain train
    3. Fly from Koggala (KCT) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KCT - NBO
    4. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    36h 13m
    $309–786

  3. Train, train to Batticaloa Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Kandy to Polgahawelatrain train
    2. Take the train from Polgahawela to Batticaloatrain train
    3. Fly from Batticaloa Airport (BTC) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane BTC - NBO
    4. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    33h 58m
    $313–789

  4. Fly Victoria Resevour Kandy to Bandaranaike International Airport, fly, train

    1. Fly from Victoria Resevour Kandy to Colombo Airportplane plane
    2. Fly from Bandaranaike International Airport (CMB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane CMB - NBO
    3. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain train
    23h 43m
    $420–834

Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar16Weekly Planes
Duration22h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$287Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 5,454.6 km
  • Duration: 36h 56m

What companies run services between Kandy, Sri Lanka and Nanyuki, Kirinyaga, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kandy to Nanyuki. However, you can take the bus to Ella, take the bus to Thanamalwila, take the taxi to Weerawila International Airport (WRZ) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, walk to Makadara/Mwisho, then take the train to Nanyuki. Alternatively, you can take the train to Polgahawela, take the train to Batticaloa, take the taxi to Batticaloa Airport (BTC) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, walk to Makadara/Mwisho, then take the train to Nanyuki.

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