How to Travel from
Dar es Salaam to Nakuru
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Dar es Salaam, Tanzania → Nakuru, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Nakuru
Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Nakuru
Cheapest
14 h 10 min
Car
985 km.
from $54
Other
5 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
805 km.
from $315.65
21 h 36 min
806 km.
from $49.52
18 h 29 min
Bus, Taxi
804 km.
from $260.15
27 h 16 min
Train, Bus, Taxi
804 km.
from $244.87
7 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
805 km.
from $280.36
8 h 4 min
Bus, Plane
805 km.
from $128.91
9 h 28 min
Bus, Plane
805 km.
from $336.36
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83 м
83 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 447 м
447 м
Keep left
1 km 861 м
1 km 861 м
Turn sharp left onto Swahili Street
Swahili Street, 395 м
395 м
Keep left
2 km 849 м
2 km 849 м
Turn right onto Kawawa Road
Kawawa Road, 9 km 836 м
9 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawe Roundabout
Kawe Roundabout, 5 km 996 м
5 km 996 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Africana Drive
Africana Drive, 2 km 618 м
2 km 618 м
Turn right onto Bagamoyo Road
Bagamoyo Road, 47 km 824 м
47 km 824 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T35
63 km 786 м
63 km 786 м
Turn right onto T2
137 km 579 м
137 km 579 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T2
21 km 731 м
21 km 731 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto T2
93 km 233 м
93 km 233 м
Turn right onto T2
148 km 565 м
148 km 565 м
Turn right onto T2
6 km 741 м
6 km 741 м
Turn left onto Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili
Himo Road, Njia Panda, Holili, 12 km 525 м
12 km 525 м
Turn right onto T21
23 km 183 м
23 km 183 м
Turn right
357 м
357 м
Turn left
289 м
289 м
Turn right onto T21
16 km 711 м
16 km 711 м
Turn right onto T21
113 km 321 м
113 km 321 м
Keep left
115 km 980 м
115 km 980 м
Keep right
19 km 851 м
19 km 851 м
Keep right onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 22 km 90 м
22 km 90 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road
Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road, 56 km 127 м
56 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Nairobi - Nakuru Road, 27 km 915 м
27 km 915 м
Turn slight left onto Old Nairobi Road
Old Nairobi Road, 33 km 185 м
33 km 185 м
Keep left
42 м
42 м
Turn slight left
44 м
44 м
Turn right onto Oginga Oginga Road
Oginga Oginga Road, 2 km 759 м
2 km 759 м
Turn left onto Landie Road
Landie Road, 1 km 707 м
1 km 707 м
Turn right onto Landie Road
Landie Road, 3 km 567 м
3 km 567 м
Continue onto Landie Road
Landie Road, 199 м
199 м
Turn sharp left onto Mburu Gichua Road
Mburu Gichua Road, 1 km 590 м
1 km 590 м
Turn right onto Mburu Gichua Road
Mburu Gichua Road, 58 м
58 м
Turn left onto Flamingo Road
Flamingo Road, 120 м
120 м
Turn right onto Wareng Street
Wareng Street, 1 km 636 м
1 km 636 м
Turn left onto Sagana Road
Sagana Road, 202 м
202 м
Turn right onto Kanu Street
Kanu Street, 117 м
117 м
Turn left onto Mashindano Street
Mashindano Street, 1 km 551 м
1 km 551 м
Turn right
179 м
179 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$31.52–$336.96
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$119.57–$250.00
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$597.83
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$869.57
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$358.70
Air Tanzania
Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Jambojet Limited
Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$706.52
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$26.09–$304.35
Skyward Express
Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$59.78–$336.96
Nairobi Matatu
Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$1.52–$8.15
Bus operators
Kidia One Express
Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.61–$8.70
Zambia Airways
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$271.74
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$4.78–$28.26
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h 15m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$13.04–$29.35
Coast Bus
Bus from Eldoret to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.70
Bus from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
11h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$14.13–$15.76
Train operators
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$7.04–$16.72
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru?
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru is to bus which costs $27.17 - $45.65 and takes 21h 36m.
What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru?
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru is to fly and Matatu and taxi which takes 5h 21m and costs $260.87 - $423.91 .
Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Nakuru?
No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru. However, there are services departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Nakuru via Mwembe Tayari Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 36m.
How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru?
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Nakuru is 868 km. The road distance is 986.3 km.
How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru without a car?
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 18h 29m and costs $152.17 - $206.52 .
How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru?
It takes approximately 5h 21m to get from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Nakuru bus from?
Dar es Salaam to Nakuru bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
Where does the Dar es Salaam to Nakuru bus arrive?
Dar es Salaam to Nakuru bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Mombasa station.
Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru?
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Nakuru is 986 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Nakuru.
Where can I stay near Nakuru?
There are 351+ hotels available in Nakuru. Prices start at $10.32 per night.
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