There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane WIL - DAR
3h 6m$336–468Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
13h 58m$2–33Bus, train
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
16h 26m$17–30Drive 821.8 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kariakoocar 821.8 km
12h 6m$129–186Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane NBO - DAR
4h 20m$178–220Bus via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
15h 42m$19–39Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
19h 48m$41–43
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo is to bus and train which costs $16 - $30 and takes 16h 26m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $330 - $470.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Dar es Salaam. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 19h 48m.
The distance between Nairobi and Kariakoo is 683 km. The road distance is 821.8 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo without a car is to bus which takes 13h 58m and costs $1 - $35.
It takes approximately 3h 6m to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo, including transfers.
Nairobi to Kariakoo bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kariakoo is to fly which takes 3h 6m and costs $330 - $470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $35 and takes 13h 58m.
Nairobi to Kariakoo bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kariakoo is 822 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Nairobi to Kariakoo.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kariakoo, Tanzania?
Flightlink, Safarilink, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Marangu Luxury Shuttles operates a bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 13h 45m.
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $380–460
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–200
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $170–200
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–650
- Website
- flightlink.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $386–391
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $380–460
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 35m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $100–130
Flights from Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $390–700
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $7
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $9
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $16
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- [email protected]
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $18–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $18–21
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41–43
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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