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How to get fromNakuru to Nairobi JKIAby taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Nakuru to Nairobi JKIA by taxi, bus, train, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Drop Offbus bus 34J
    3h 24m
    $139–172

  2. Drive 173.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Nakuru to Nairobi JKIAcar car 173.8 km
    2h 22m
    $20–29

  3. Taxi, train

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train Nyahururu Safari
    4h 39m
    $99–125

  4. Bus, fly

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EDL - NBO
    5h 17m
    $136–357

  5. Taxi, train via Mogas

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    2. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train Nyahururu Safari
    6h 25m
    $87–109

Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar47Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 196.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 24m

What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Nairobi JKIA, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Nairobi JKIA. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, then take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Drop Off. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, then take the taxi to Nairobi JKIA.

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