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How to get fromNairobi JKIA to Nakuruby bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi JKIA to Nakuru by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from JKIA - Airport Town Stage to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus bus 34J
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    3h 46m
    $132–169

  2. Drive 173.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nairobi JKIA to Nakurucar car 173.1 km
    2h 22m
    $20–29

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train Nyahururu Safari
    2. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    4h 39m
    $95–124

  4. Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    5h 17m
    $140–352

  5. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    5h 21m
    $146–362

Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) flights

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Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$51Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi JKIA to Nakuru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 180.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 46m

What companies run services between Nairobi JKIA, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi JKIA to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Nairobi, take the train to Gilgil, then take the taxi to Nakuru.

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