There are 4 ways to get from Eldoret to Kitui by plane, car, bus, or train
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Fly to Nairobi, drive
best- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)EDL - NBO
- Drive from Nairobi (NBO) to Kitui
3h 16m$150–275Bus, train, drive
cheapest- Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobi
- Take the train from Nairobi to Emali
- Drive from Emali to Kitui
12h 49m$32–49Drive 452.8 km
- Drive from Eldoret to Kitui452.8 km
6h 24m$53–76Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)EDL - WIL
- Drive from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kitui
3h 6m$111–326
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Eldoret to Kitui is to bus and train and drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 12h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Eldoret to Kitui is to fly and drive which takes 3h 6m and costs $110 - $330.
The distance between Eldoret and Kitui is 437 km. The road distance is 452.8 km.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Eldoret to Kitui, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Eldoret to Kitui is 453 km. It takes approximately 6h 24m to drive from Eldoret to Kitui.
There are eight+ hotels available in Kitui.
What companies run services between Eldoret, Kenya and Kitui, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Eldoret to Kitui. However, you can take the taxi to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), then drive to Kitui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldoret to Kitui via Nairobi, Nairobi Central Stn, Nairobi, and Emali in around 12h 49m.
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- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Nairobi via Kisumu
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–360
- Website
- skywardexpress.co.ke
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $55–100
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- info@krc.co.ke
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Emali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3–9
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $3
- First Class
- $9
- Phone
- +254 726 354 300 / 301
- support@easycoachkenya.com
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Eldoret to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–14
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
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