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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Tiwi is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 5h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Tiwi is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $130 - $250.

Is there a direct train between Nairobi and Tiwi?

No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Tiwi. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Mombasa via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 21m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Tiwi?

The distance between Nairobi and Tiwi is 459 km. The road distance is 504.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Tiwi without a car is to train which takes 7h 21m and costs $65 - $180.

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

It takes approximately 1h 21m to get from Nairobi to Tiwi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Tiwi train from?

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

Train or fly from Nairobi to Tiwi?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Tiwi is to fly which takes 1h 21m and costs $130 - $250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $65 - $180 and takes 7h 21m.

Where does the Nairobi to Tiwi train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nairobi to Tiwi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Tiwi is 505 km. It takes approximately 5h 49m to drive from Nairobi to Tiwi.

Where can I stay near Tiwi?

There are 2238+ hotels available in Tiwi.

Nairobi to Tiwi - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car ferry, and car

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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Tiwi by plane, train, bus, car ferry, car, or taxi

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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane WIL - UKA
1h 21m
$133–245
Drive 504.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Nairobi to Tiwicar 504.5 km
5h 49m
$59–84
Train
1. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain Express / ...
7h 21m
$65–176
Bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
2. Take the car ferry from Mombasa to Likonicarferry
9h 4m
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane WIL - MBA
2. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Tiwitaxi
1h 41m
$194–733
Fly Nairobi to Ukunda
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane NBO - UKA
3h 10m
$110–204
Fly Nairobi to Mombasa, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane NBO - MBA
2. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Tiwitaxi
3h 25m
$161–531
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
2. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Tiwitaxi
9h 5m
$85–107

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

52Weekly Planes

1h 12mAverage Duration

$31Cheapest Price

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Distance: 459.4 km
Duration: 1h 21m

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

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Mombasa 3 times a day. Tickets cost $5–93 and the journey takes 5h 30m.

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