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How to get fromMachakos to Diani Beachby taxi, plane, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Machakos to Diani Beach by taxi, plane, train, or car

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  1. Taxi to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda

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    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Airport-NBOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane NBO - UKA
    1h 50m
    $197–306

  2. Drive 467.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Machakos to Diani Beachcar car 467.3 km
    5h 27m
    $54–78

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Athi River to Mombasatrain train Inter-county
    2. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 41m
    $147–270

  4. Taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda

    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WILtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane WIL - UKA
    1h 58m
    $230–371

  5. Taxi to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Airport-NBOtaxi taxi
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    2h 23m
    $277–436

  6. Taxi to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Machakos to Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WILtaxi taxi
    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
    2h 36m
    $320–861

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 497.3 km
  • Duration: 1h 50m

What companies run services between Machakos, Kenya and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Machakos to Diani Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi-Airport-NBO airport then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Athi River, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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