There are 6 ways to get from Naivasha to Arusha by bus, car, plane, taxi, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Matatu, bus
best- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
7h 34m$8–14Drive 345.5 km
- Drive from Naivasha to Arushacar 345.5 km
5h 1m$43–62Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WIL - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 11m$430–640Matatu, shuttle
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
8h 44m$24–58Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Arusha
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)plane WIL - ARK
6h 36m$326–394Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane NBO - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 23m$160–281
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Naivasha to Arusha is to Matatu and bus which costs $7 - $14 and takes 7h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Naivasha to Arusha is to drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $40 - $65.
No, there is no direct bus from Naivasha to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Naivasha and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 34m.
The distance between Naivasha and Arusha is 360 km. The road distance is 345.5 km.
The best way to get from Naivasha to Arusha without a car is to Matatu and bus which takes 7h 34m and costs $7 - $14.
It takes approximately 7h 34m to get from Naivasha to Arusha, including transfers.
Naivasha to Arusha bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Naivasha station.
Naivasha to Arusha bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Naivasha to Arusha is 346 km. It takes approximately 5h 1m to drive from Naivasha to Arusha.
There are 586+ hotels available in Arusha.
What companies run services between Naivasha, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Naivasha to Arusha via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 7h 34m.
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kilimanjaro International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $140–800
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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