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How to get fromLake Naivasha to Diani Beachby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Lake Naivasha to Diani Beach by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane NBO - UKA
    4h 41m
    $93–190

  2. Drive 597.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Lake Naivasha to Diani Beachcar car 597.5 km
    7h 7m
    $69–100

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Suswa to Nairobitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    9h 39m
    $112–234

  4. Matatu, bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 41m
    $101–130

  5. Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 14m
    $173–680

  6. Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane WIL - UKA
    5h 34m
    $173–309

  7. Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane WIL - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 12m
    $263–839

  8. Matatu, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 6m
    $84–200

  9. Matatu, bus, taxi via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 47m
    $113–173

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 567.2 km
  • Duration: 4h 41m

What companies run services between Lake Naivasha, Kenya and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Lake Naivasha to Diani Beach. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Suswa, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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