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 - $45 and takes 13h 25m.

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 7h 3m 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 486.4 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 15h 27m and costs $140 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 11h 7m 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 7h 3m to drive from Arusha to Meru.

Where can I stay near Meru?

There are 66+ hotels available in Meru.

Arusha to Meru - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, shuttle, taxi, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Meru by bus, car, shuttle, train, taxi, or plane

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 Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys237
3. Drive from Sagana to Meru
11h 7m
$88–113
Bus, train, drive via Ruiru
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
13h 25m
$25–41
Shuttle, train, taxi
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyuki
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Meru
15h 27m
$144–222
Drive 486.4 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Meru486.4 km
7h 3m
$61–88
Fly, drive
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Nanyuki (NYK)ARK - NYK
2. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Meru
17h 56m
$78–500
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
13h 57m
$26–43

Arusha (ARK) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

16Weekly Planes

18h 36mAverage Duration

$67Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 511.2 km
Duration: 11h 7m

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 take the shuttle to Nairobi, walk to Ngara, take the line 237 bus to Ruiru Fly Over, walk to Ruiru, take the train to Nanyuki, then take the taxi to Meru.

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