There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Karatina by bus, taxi, train, car, or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus, taxi
best- Take the bus from Ngara to Ngoingwabus 237
- Take the taxi from Ngoingwa to Karatinataxi
2h 32m$151–191Train
cheapest- Take the train from Nairobi to Karatinatrain
5h 3m$2–12Drive 120.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Karatinacar 120.6 km
1h 38m$19–28Fly, train
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane WIL - NYK
- Take the train from Naro Moru to Karatinatrain
3h 42m$250–302
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina is to train which costs $2 - $12 and takes 5h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Karatina is to drive which takes 1h 38m and costs $18 - $28.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Nairobi and arriving at Karatina. Services depart twice a week, and operate Tuesday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 5h 3m.
The distance between Nairobi and Karatina is 120 km. The road distance is 120.6 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Karatina without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 2h 32m and costs $150 - $200.
It takes approximately 2h 32m to get from Nairobi to Karatina, including transfers.
Nairobi to Karatina train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Karatina train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Karatina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Karatina is 121 km. It takes approximately 1h 38m to drive from Nairobi to Karatina.
There are 97+ hotels available in Karatina.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Karatina, Bomet, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Karatina twice a week. Tickets cost $2–12 and the journey takes 5h 3m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- calafiaairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $440–700
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–420
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Karatina
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 3m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–12
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $7–12
- First Class
- $8
Train from Naro Moru to Karatina
- 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 Ngara to Ngoingwa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 2m
- Estimated price
- $150–190
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Heading to Europe? Read this before you buy a Eurail Pass, Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, and Travelling around the UAE - to help you get the most out of your next trip.