There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University by bus, train, rideshare, car, or taxi
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Bus
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Town Terminal to Gatitubus 237
2h 51m$2–3Train
cheapest- Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thikatrain
3h 44m$1–5Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Mount Kenya University49.6 km
57 minDrive 49.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya Universitycar 49.6 km
57 min$6–9Taxi
- Take the taxi from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya Universitytaxi 49.6 km
57 min$95–120
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 2h 51m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University is to drive which takes 57 min and costs $5 - $9.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Gatitu via Town Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University. However, there are services departing from Makadara/Mwisho and arriving at Thika via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 44m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Mount Kenya University is 68 km. The road distance is 49.6 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University without a car is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $1 - $3.
It takes approximately 2h 51m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from JKIA - Passenger Boarding station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Makadara/Mwisho station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University is to bus which takes 2h 51m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $5 and takes 3h 44m.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Mount Kenya University, Kenya?
You can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Mount Kenya University via Tusker/Ronald Ngala, Town Terminal, and Gatitu in around 2h 51m. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thika twice a week. Tickets cost $1–4 and the journey takes 1h 50m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Makadara/Mwisho to Thika
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–4
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–2
- First Class
- $2–4
- 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 Town Terminal to Gatitu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Mount Kenya University
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- Estimated price
- $95–120
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Tusker/Ronald Ngala station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Thika station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University is 50 km. It takes approximately 57 min to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Mount Kenya University.
There are 379+ hotels available in Mount Kenya University.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Mount Kenya University. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.