What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Matuga?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Matuga is to train which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Matuga?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Matuga is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $170 - $240.

Is there a direct train between Nairobi and Matuga?

No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Matuga. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Matuga?

The distance between Nairobi and Matuga is 471 km. The road distance is 499.7 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Matuga without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Matuga without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $60 - $170.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Matuga?

It takes approximately 1h 33m to get from Nairobi to Matuga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Matuga train from?

Nairobi to Matuga train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.

Train or fly from Nairobi to Matuga?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Matuga is to fly which takes 1h 33m and costs $170 - $240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Nairobi to Matuga train arrive?

Nairobi to Matuga train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Matuga?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Matuga is 500 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Nairobi to Matuga.

Where can I stay near Matuga?

There are 2308+ hotels available in Matuga.

Nairobi to Matuga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Matuga by plane, train, bus, car ferry, or car

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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
1h 33m
$174–231
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 21m
$60–166
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
2. Take the carferry from Mombasa to Likonicarferry
9h 3m
Drive 499.7 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Matugacar 499.7 km
5h 49m
$79–113
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, car ferry
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
2. Take the carferry from Mombasa to Likonicarferry
1h 49m
Fly Nairobi to Mombasa, car ferry, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
2. Take the carferry from Mombasa to Likonicarferry
3. Drive from Likoni to Matugacar
3h 33m
Fly Nairobi to Ukunda
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane NBO - UKA
3h 22m
$131–271
Bus, car ferry via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
2. Take the carferry from Mombasa to Likonicarferry
9h 26m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

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1h 12mAverage Duration

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Distance: 470.9 km
Duration: 1h 33m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Matuga, Kenya?

Skyward Express, Aereo Calafia, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa every 4 hours. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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