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How to get fromNairobi to Tana Riverby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Tana River by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    4h
    $117–321

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Busiabus bus
    8h
    $7–27

  3. Drive 438.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Busiacar car 438.8 km
    6h 15m
    $51–73

  4. Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    5h 49m
    $95–215

  5. Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus bus
    6h 15m
    $133–355

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 393.3 km
  • Duration: 4h

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Tana River, Kenya?

The Guardian Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Busia every 4 hours. Tickets cost $7–13 and the journey takes 8h. Three other operators also service this route.

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