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

The cheapest way to get from Kakamega to Meru is to bus and train and drive which costs $30 - $65 and takes 14h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kakamega to Meru is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 4h 36m and costs $150 - $480.

How far is it from Kakamega to Meru?

The distance between Kakamega and Meru is 392 km. The road distance is 431.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kakamega to Meru without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 17h 16m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 4h 36m to get from Kakamega to Meru, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kakamega to Meru?

Yes, the driving distance between Kakamega to Meru is 431 km. It takes approximately 7h 24m to drive from Kakamega to Meru.

Where can I stay near Meru?

There are 69+ hotels available in Meru.

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

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

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

Taxi, fly, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane KIS - NYK
3. Drive from Nanyuki (NYK) to Merucar
4h 36m
$154–477
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain
3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar
14h 9m
$34–62
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus 237
3. Drive from Sagana to Merucar
12h 8m
$97–134
Drive 431.2 km
1. Drive from Kakamega to Merucar 431.2 km
7h 24m
$50–72
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Nanyukitrain
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Merutaxi
17h 16m
$156–213
Bus, train, taxi via Kakamega
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Nanyukitrain
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Merutaxi
18h 6m
$149–211

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

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2h 52mAverage Duration

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kakamega to Meru.

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Distance: 392.5 km
Duration: 4h 36m

What companies run services between Kakamega, Kenya and Meru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kakamega to Meru. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Nanyuki (NYK), then drive to Meru. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kakamega to Meru via Nairobi, Town Terminal, Tuskys, Maragua, and Sagana in around 12h 8m.

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