There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru is to drive which costs $23 - $35 and takes 2h 25m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru is to drive which takes 2h 25m and costs $23 - $35.
The distance between Nairobi and Lake Nakuru is 154 km. The road distance is 152.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru without a car is to Matatu and taxi which takes 2h 39m and costs $120 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 39m to get from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Lake Nakuru is 152 km. It takes approximately 2h 25m to drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru.
There are 418+ hotels available in Lake Nakuru.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Lake Nakuru, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Naivasha then take the taxi to Lake Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Lake Nakuru in around 2h 25m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $120–160
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