There are 5 ways to get from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, Matatu, bus
best- Take the taxi from Lake Nakuru to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus 34J
3h 41m$130–162Drive 169.6 km
cheapest- Drive from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO)car 169.6 km
2h 37m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain Nyahururu Safari
5h 20m$107–138Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi-NBO169.6 km
2h 37mTrain via Mogas
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain Nyahururu Safari
6h 42m$78–99
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Gilgil and arriving at Nairobi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 20m.
The distance between Lake Nakuru and Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 192 km. The road distance is 169.6 km.
The best way to get from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) without a car is to taxi and Matatu and bus which takes 3h 41m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 3h 41m to get from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO), including transfers.
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Gilgil station.
Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 170 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi Airport (NBO).
There are 11546+ hotels available in Nairobi Airport (NBO).
What companies run services between Lake Nakuru, Kenya and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Gilgil to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Gilgil to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
Train from Gilgil to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Lake Nakuru to Nairobi-NBO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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More Questions & Answers
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Lake Nakuru and Nairobi Airport (NBO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.