There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen by bus, rideshare, car, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Ambassadeur to Karen/Karen Shopping Centrebus 24C
1h 29m$2Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Karen30.1 km
25 minDrive 30.1 km
- Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Karencar 30.1 km
25 min$4–5Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Karentaxi 30.1 km
25 min$55–75Private Transfer
- Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Karen
28 min$45–60Bus, line 24 bus
- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Ambassadeur to Karen Catholic Churchbus 24
1h 59m$2
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen is to bus which costs $1 - $2 and takes 1h 29m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen is to drive which takes 25 min and costs $3 - $5.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Karen/Karen Shopping Centre via Ambassadeur. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 29m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Karen is 44 km. The road distance is 30.1 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen without a car is to bus which takes 1h 29m and costs $1 - $2.
It takes approximately 1h 29m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Passenger Boarding station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen is 30 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Karen.
There are 10827+ hotels available in Karen.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Karen, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Karen/Karen Shopping Centre via Tusker/Ronald Ngala and Ambassadeur in around 1h 29m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ambassadeur to Karen/Karen Shopping Centre
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Ambassadeur to Karen Catholic Church
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Phone
- +254 718 370 639
- [email protected]
- Website
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
Shuttle from Nairobi JKIA to Karen
- Ave. Duration
- 28 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $45–60
- Schedules at
- hoteltoursandtransfers.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Karen
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Estimated price
- $55–75
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Karen. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.
