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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kampala to Nakuru

Composite routes from Kampala to Nakuru

Cheapest
7 h 8 min
Car
498 km.
from $27
Other
10 h 17 min
394 km.
from $23.46
8 h 25 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $372.50
8 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $283.59
9 h 47 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $587.21
12 h 42 min
Bus, Plane
393 km.
from $822.55

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$407.64
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
6h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$611.45

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$560.50

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 13m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$242.03–$535.02
Plane from Entebbe to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,210.17

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$216.56–$509.54

Safarilink

Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Saturday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$611.45

Renegade Air

Website:
flyrenegadeair.com/en
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$26.75–$267.51

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$407.64
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$445.85–$700.62

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,019.09

Skyward Express

Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Entebbe to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
7h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$382.16

Nairobi Matatu

Website:
digitalmatatus.com
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$1.78–$9.55

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
3h 13m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.60–$33.12

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.98

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Malaba to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
4h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.35
Bus from Eldoret to Nakuru
Ave. Duration:
2h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.68

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Nakuru is to bus which costs $15.64 and takes 10h 17m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Nakuru is to drive which takes 7h 12m and costs $70.65 - $108.70 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Nakuru?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Nakuru. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Nakuru via Malaba. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Kampala to Nakuru?

The distance between Kampala and Nakuru is 500 km. The road distance is 500 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Nakuru without a car is to bus which takes 10h 17m and costs $15.64 .

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m to get from Kampala to Nakuru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Nakuru bus from?

Kampala to Nakuru bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Where does the Kampala to Nakuru bus arrive?

Kampala to Nakuru bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Malaba station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Nakuru?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Nakuru is 500 km. It takes approximately 7h 12m to drive from Kampala 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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