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3 h 53 min
270 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Arusha

Composite routes from Nairobi to Arusha

Cheapest
3 h 53 min
Car
270 km.
from $14
Other
1 h 50 min
Bus, Plane
231 km.
from $253.40

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 5
World Ticket
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Safarilink
Website
AirKenya Express
Website
Flightlink
Website
World Ticket
Website
2h 15m
Every day
$184.78–$326.09
FlexFlight ApS
Website
1h
Every day
$119.57–$282.61
Safarilink
Website
1h
Every day
$119.57–$282.61
AirKenya Express
Website
55 min
Every day
$228.26–$467.39
Flightlink
Website
1h
Every day
$59.78–$130.43
Bus operators
Found: 5
Riverside Shuttle Service
Website
Kidia One Express
Website
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
Website
Impala Shuttle
Website
Nairobi Arusha Shuttle
Website
Riverside Shuttle Service
Website
6h
Once daily
$18.48–$70.65
254727 377771
254727 377771
Call
Kidia One Express
Website
4h 23m
Twice daily
$7.61–$8.70
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
Website
5h
Twice daily
$24.58
+254 203 555 780
+254 203 555 780
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Impala Shuttle
Website
6h 11m
Twice daily
$23.91–$50.00
+254710354845
+254710354845
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Nairobi Arusha Shuttle
Website
6h
Twice daily
$29.49
+254 710 189751
+254 710 189751
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Arusha is to bus which costs $7.61 - $8.70 and takes 4h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Arusha?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Arusha. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 4h 23m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Arusha?

The distance between Nairobi and Arusha is 242 km. The road distance is 271.5 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 4h 23m and costs $7.61 - $8.70 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Arusha?

It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Nairobi to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Arusha bus from?

Nairobi to Arusha bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Arusha?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $76.09 - $152.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $7.61 - $8.70 and takes 4h 23m.

Where does the Nairobi to Arusha bus arrive?

Nairobi to Arusha bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Arusha station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Arusha is 272 km. It takes approximately 3h 57m to drive from Nairobi to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 444+ hotels available in Arusha. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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