There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu by train or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu is to drive which costs $19 - $29 and takes 1h 57m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu is to drive which takes 1h 57m and costs $19 - $29.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Kibwezi via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 56m.
The distance between Nairobi (Station) and Makindu is 220 km. The road distance is 169.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu without a car is to train which takes 3h 56m and costs $40 - $65.
It takes approximately 3h 56m to get from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu, including transfers.
Nairobi (Station) to Makindu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi (Station) to Makindu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Kibwezi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi (Station) to Makindu is 169 km. It takes approximately 1h 57m to drive from Nairobi (Station) to Makindu.
There are 13+ hotels available in Makindu.
What companies run services between Nairobi (Station), Kenya and Makindu, Turkana, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Kibwezi once daily. Tickets cost $2–13 and the journey takes 2h 14m.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Kibwezi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $8–13
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