There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Olkaria by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Olkaria is to drive which costs $12 - $18 and takes 2h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Olkaria is to drive which takes 2h 7m and costs $12 - $18.
The distance between Nairobi and Olkaria is 130 km. The road distance is 106.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Olkaria without a car is to Matatu and taxi which takes 2h 31m and costs $80 - $110.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Nairobi to Olkaria, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Olkaria is 106 km. It takes approximately 2h 7m to drive from Nairobi to Olkaria.
There are 40+ hotels available in Olkaria.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Olkaria, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Olkaria. However, you can take the bus to Naivasha then take the taxi to Olkaria. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Olkaria in around 2h 7m.
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 1m
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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