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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to bus via Mombasa which costs $18 - $24 and takes 10h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $200 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Shanzu?

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.

Is there a direct train between Nairobi and Shanzu?

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.

How far is it from Nairobi to Shanzu?

The distance between Nairobi and Shanzu is 456 km. The road distance is 497.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs $60 - $170.

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

It takes approximately 1h 32m to get from Nairobi to Shanzu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Shanzu bus from?

Nairobi to Shanzu bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Shanzu train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Nairobi to Shanzu?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Shanzu is to fly which takes 1h 32m and costs $200 - $750. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $60 - $170 and takes 7h 23m, you could also bus, which costs $40 - $80 and takes 8h 49m.

Where does the Nairobi to Shanzu bus arrive?

Nairobi to Shanzu bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mombasa station.

Where does the Nairobi to Shanzu train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nairobi to Shanzu?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Shanzu is 497 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Nairobi to Shanzu.

Where can I stay near Shanzu?

There are 2286+ hotels available in Shanzu.

Nairobi to Shanzu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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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
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
1h 32m
$208–751
Bus via Mombasa
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
10h 18m
$19–24
Train
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 23m
$60–166
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
8h 49m
$42–76
Drive 497.5 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Shanzucar 497.5 km
5h 50m
$58–83
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Shanzutaxi
2h 19m
$265–382
Fly Nairobi to Mombasa
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
3h 16m
$131–661

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

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Distance: 455.9 km
Duration: 1h 32m

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

FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA) 3 times a day. 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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