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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Meru is to bus and train and drive via Ruiru which costs $24 - $40 and takes 13h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Meru is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Arusha to Meru?

The distance between Arusha and Meru is 511 km. The road distance is 485.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Meru without a car is to shuttle and train and taxi which takes 14h 53m and costs $140 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 4m to get from Arusha to Meru, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arusha to Meru?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Meru is 486 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Arusha to Meru.

Where can I stay near Meru?

There are 74+ hotels available in Meru.

Arusha to Meru - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, taxi, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Meru by bus, car, plane, taxi, train, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
3. Drive from Sagana to Merucar
11h 4m
$87–112
Bus, train, drive via Ruiru
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain
3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar
13h 5m
$24–39
Drive 485.8 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Merucar 485.8 km
6h 58m
$61–88
Fly to Samburu, taxi
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Samburu (UAS)plane ARK - UAS
2. Take the taxi from Samburu (UAS) to Merutaxi
18h 22m
$324–555
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatinatrain
3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar
13h 30m
$24–42
Shuttle, train, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Merutaxi
14h 53m
$143–221
Fly to Nanyuki, drive
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane ARK - NYK
2. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Merucar
7h 16m
$203–380

Arusha (ARK) to Samburu (UAS) flights

28Weekly Planes

18h 27mAverage Duration

$196Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 511.1 km
Duration: 11h 4m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Meru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Meru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the bus to Tuskys, take the taxi to Maragua, take the train to Sagana, then drive to Meru. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Meru in around 6h 58m.

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