How far is it from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya?

The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Mount Kenya is 189 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya without a car is to train and travel which takes 7h 11m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya?

It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Mount Kenya?

There are two+ hotels available in Mount Kenya.

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya - 2 ways to travel via train, and plane

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There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya by plane, unknown, or train

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1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane WIL - NYK
2. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown
1h 34m
Train, travel
1. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain
2. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown
7h 11m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

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Distance: 189.5 km
Duration: 1h 34m

What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Mount Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya. However, you can take the taxi to Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL airport, fly to Nanyuki (NYK), then travel to Mount Kenya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Mount Kenya via Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, Makadara/Mwisho, and Karatina in around 7h 11m.

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