There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, Matatu, taxi
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
- Take the taxi from Naivasha to Lake Nakurutaxi
4h 1m$122–169Drive 169.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakurucar 169.1 km
2h 37m$20–29Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain Nyahururu Safari
6h 3m$88–113Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Lake Nakuru169.1 km
2h 37m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 2h 37m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru is to drive which takes 2h 37m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Gilgil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 3m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Lake Nakuru is 177 km. The road distance is 169.1 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 4h 1m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 4h 1m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Gilgil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru is 169 km. It takes approximately 2h 37m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Lake Nakuru.
There are 459+ hotels available in Lake Nakuru.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Lake Nakuru, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Gilgil twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Gilgil
- 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 JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Lake Nakuru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Lake Nakuru. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.