There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Nakuru by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Nakuru is to drive which costs $18 - $27 and takes 2h 10m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Nakuru is to drive which takes 2h 10m and costs $18 - $27.
The distance between Nairobi and Nakuru is 158 km. The road distance is 156.6 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Nakuru without a car is to Matatu and taxi which takes 2h 25m and costs $130 - $170.
It takes approximately 2h 25m to get from Nairobi to Nakuru, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Nakuru is 157 km. It takes approximately 2h 10m to drive from Nairobi to Nakuru.
There are 401+ hotels available in Nakuru.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Nakuru, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Naivasha then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Nakuru in around 2h 10m.
- 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
- 55 min
- Estimated price
- $130–160
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