There are 2 ways to get from Nakuru to Magadi by taxi, train, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Magadi is to drive which costs $29 - $45 and takes 3h 38m.
The fastest way to get from Nakuru to Magadi is to drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $29 - $45.
The distance between Nakuru and Magadi is 272 km. The road distance is 251.4 km.
It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Nakuru to Magadi, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakuru to Magadi is 251 km. It takes approximately 3h 38m to drive from Nakuru to Magadi.
What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Magadi, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Magadi. However, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Ongata Rongai, then drive to Magadi. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Magadi in around 3h 38m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Gilgil to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
- Ave. Duration
- 32 min
- Estimated price
- $80–100
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