There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi
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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
1h 34m$159–688Bus via Thika
cheapest- Take the bus from Ngara to Tuskysbus 237
- Take the bus from Thika to Mtwapabus
16h 48m$21–27Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 26m$60–161Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
8h 51m$42–71Drive 496.1 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Shanzu Beachcar 496.1 km
5h 53m$58–83Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
- Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Shanzu Beachtaxi
2h 21m$244–382Fly Nairobi to Mombasa
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 18m$126–486
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach is to bus via Thika which costs $20 - $28 and takes 16h 48m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mombasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 26m.
The distance between Nairobi and Shanzu Beach is 455 km. The road distance is 496.1 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach without a car is to train which takes 7h 26m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach, including transfers.
Nairobi to Shanzu Beach bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Shanzu Beach train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach is to fly which takes 1h 34m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 26m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $75 and takes 8h 51m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shanzu Beach, Kenya?
Safarilink and FlexFlight ApS fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) 4 times a day. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 30m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 8m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–700
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 12m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–230
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $40–290
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–360
Flights from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $90–180
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 30m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–93
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $5–12
- First Class
- $20–35
- Premium
- $93
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Business
- $15–17
- Normal
- $11–14
- Website
- digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Ngara to Tuskys
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- digitalmatatus.com
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Thika to Mtwapa
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 10m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $11–14
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $11–14
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Shanzu Beach bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.
Nairobi to Shanzu Beach train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Shanzu Beach is 496 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Nairobi to Shanzu Beach.
There are 2220+ hotels available in Shanzu Beach.