There are 2 ways to get from Nakuru to Mara by bus, train, or car
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Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Mara is to bus and train and drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 19h 16m.
The fastest way to get from Nakuru to Mara is to drive which takes 4h 40m and costs $45 - $70.
The distance between Nakuru and Mara is 786 km. The road distance is 294.6 km.
It takes approximately 19h 16m to get from Nakuru to Mara, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakuru to Mara is 295 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Nakuru to Mara.
There are 18+ hotels available in Mara.
What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Mara, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Mara. However, you can take the bus to Kakamega, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the train to Sagana, then drive to Mara. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Mara in around 4h 40m.
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Sagana
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $2–10
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–4
- First Class
- $5–10
- First Class
- $7
- Phone
- 0709 100 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Nakuru to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
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