There are 7 ways to get from Meru to Maasai Mara by car, plane, train, bus, or taxi
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Drive to Nanyuki, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
best- Drive from Meru to Nanyuki (NYK)car
- Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX)plane NYK - OLX
2h 29m$250–814Drive, train, bus
cheapest- Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
- Take the train from Karatina to Nairobitrain
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bometbus
- Drive from Bomet to Maasai Maracar
16h 8m$39–65Drive 463 km
- Drive from Meru to Maasai Maracar 463 km
7h 51m$54–77Drive to Nanyuki, fly to Mara Serena Airport
- Drive from Meru to Nanyuki (NYK)car
- Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane NYK - MRE
2h 29m$270–864Drive to Nanyuki, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve #2
- Drive from Meru to Nanyuki (NYK)car
- Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane NYK - KTJ
2h 29m$230–714Taxi to Samburu, fly to Mara Serena Airport
- Take the taxi from Meru to Samburu (UAS)taxi
- Fly from Samburu (UAS) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane UAS - MRE
2h 50m$298–613Taxi, train, bus, drive
- Take the taxi from Meru to Nanyukitaxi
- Take the train from Nanyuki to Nairobitrain
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Bometbus
- Drive from Bomet to Maasai Maracar
17h 50m$171–221
Nanyuki (NYK) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Meru to Maasai Mara is to drive and train and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 16h 8m.
The fastest way to get from Meru to Maasai Mara is to drive and fly which takes 2h 29m and costs $250 - $850.
The distance between Meru and Maasai Mara is 348 km. The road distance is 463 km.
It takes approximately 2h 29m to get from Meru to Maasai Mara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Meru to Maasai Mara is 463 km. It takes approximately 7h 51m to drive from Meru to Maasai Mara.
There are 109+ hotels available in Maasai Mara.
What companies run services between Meru, Kenya and Maasai Mara, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Meru to Maasai Mara. However, you can drive to Nanyuki (NYK) airport, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (OLX), then walk to Maasai Mara Game Reserve. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meru to Maasai Mara via Karatina, Nairobi, Nairobi, and Bomet in around 16h 8m.
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Nanyuki to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $220–800
Flights from Nanyuki to Mara Serena Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $260–850
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Karatina to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $7–12
- First Class
- $8
Train from Nanyuki to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–17
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $3–6
- First Class
- $10–17
- First Class
- $8
- Phone
- +254 726 354 300 / 301
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Nairobi to Bomet
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Nairobi to Bomet
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 23m
- Estimated price
- $130–180
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