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20 h 33 min
1204 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nakuru to Kigoma

Composite routes from Nakuru to Kigoma

Cheapest
20 h 33 min
Car
1204 km.
from $66
Other
8 h 26 min
Taxi, Plane
876 km.
from $508.08
3 d 2 h 2 min
Bus, Train
876 km.
from $53.41
38 h 52 min
Taxi
876 km.
from $300.30
2 d 23 h 35 min
Bus, Train
876 km.
from $203.02
10 h 44 min
Taxi, Plane
876 km.
from $574.92
12 h 29 min
Bus, Plane
876 km.
from $606.38
13 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
876 km.
from $541.55
12 h 34 min
Bus, Plane
876 km.
from $485.58
42 h 55 min
876 km.
from $52.48
2 d 38 min
876 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
6h 3m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$478.26
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$250.00–$869.57

Nairobi Matatu

Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$1.52–$8.15

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Nakuru to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 14m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$28.26
Bus from Mombasa to Dar
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Nakuru to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.71
Bus from Nakuru to Mwembe
Ave. Duration:
11h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$15.76

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$14.13

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.59

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.12–$16.72
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.55–$24.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Nakuru to Kigoma is to bus via Mombasa which costs $50 - $70.65 and takes 42h 55m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nakuru to Kigoma?

The fastest way to get from Nakuru to Kigoma is to taxi and Matatu and fly which takes 8h 26m and costs $369.57 - $706.52 .

Is there a direct bus between Nakuru and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Nakuru to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Nakuru and arriving at Kigoma via Mombasa, Dit and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 55m.

How far is it from Nakuru to Kigoma?

The distance between Nakuru and Kigoma is 1093 km. The road distance is 1399.6 km.

How do I travel from Nakuru to Kigoma without a car?

The best way to get from Nakuru to Kigoma without a car is to taxi and Matatu and bus which takes 38h 52m and costs $184.78 - $228.26 .

How long does it take to get from Nakuru to Kigoma?

It takes approximately 8h 26m to get from Nakuru to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nakuru to Kigoma bus from?

Nakuru to Kigoma bus services, operated by Coast Bus, depart from Nakuru station.

Where does the Nakuru to Kigoma bus arrive?

Nakuru to Kigoma bus services, operated by Coast Bus, arrive at Mwembe Tayari Rd station.

Can I drive from Nakuru to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Nakuru to Kigoma is 1400 km. It takes approximately 20h 59m to drive from Nakuru to Kigoma.
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