There are 3 ways to get from Nakuru to Tsavo by taxi, train, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, train
best- Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain
- Take the train from Nairobi to Mtito Andeitrain
- Take the taxi from Mtito Andei to Tsavotaxi
8h 55m$178–243Drive 437.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Nakuru to Tsavocar 437.8 km
5h 20m$51–73Taxi, Matatu, bus
- Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Voibus
- Take the taxi from Voi to Tsavotaxi
9h 45m$240–325
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Tsavo is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 5h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Nakuru to Tsavo is to drive which takes 5h 20m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Nakuru and Tsavo is 433 km. The road distance is 437.8 km.
The best way to get from Nakuru to Tsavo without a car is to taxi and train which takes 8h 55m and costs $170 - $250.
It takes approximately 8h 55m to get from Nakuru to Tsavo, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nakuru to Tsavo is 438 km. It takes approximately 5h 20m to drive from Nakuru to Tsavo.
There are one+ hotels available in Tsavo.
What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Tsavo, Turkana, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Tsavo. However, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Mtito Andei, then take the taxi to Tsavo. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Voi, then take the taxi to Tsavo.
- 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
Train from Nairobi to Mtito Andei
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $3–6
- First Class
- $10–16
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Voi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 46m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Voi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 1m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
- Ave. Duration
- 38 min
- Estimated price
- $80–170
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