There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Shanzu 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 32m$159–693Bus via Mombasa
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
9h 59m$11–13Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 23m$60–166Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
8h 49m$42–76Drive 497.5 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Shanzucar 497.5 km
5h 50m$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 Shanzutaxi
2h 19m$244–382Fly Nairobi to Mombasa
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 16m$126–491
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to bus via Mombasa which costs $10 - $13 and takes 9h 59m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $150 - $700.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Shanzu. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mombasa via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 49m.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Shanzu. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.
The distance between Nairobi and Shanzu is 456 km. The road distance is 497.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $60 - $170.
It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Nairobi to Shanzu, including transfers.
Nairobi to Shanzu bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Shanzu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $150 - $700. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 49m.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shanzu, 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
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 9m
- Estimated price
- $130–160
Broadafrica Tours & Safaris
- Phone
- +254 722429225
- Website
- broadafrica.com
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More Questions & Answers
Nairobi to Shanzu bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.
Nairobi to Shanzu train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Mombasa station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Shanzu is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Nairobi to Shanzu.
There are 2231+ hotels available in Shanzu.