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 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kakamega to Meru is to drive which takes 7h 24m and costs $45 - $75.

How far is it from Kakamega to Meru?

The distance between Kakamega and Meru is 595 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 57m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m 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 61+ hotels available in Meru.

Kakamega to Meru - 10 ways to travel via train, bus, car, taxi, and plane

There are 10 ways to get from Kakamega to Meru by bus, car, 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 Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys237
3. Drive from Sagana to Meru
12h 11m
$97–134
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
14h 29m
$34–62
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Nanyuki
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Meru
17h 57m
$156–213
Drive 431.2 km
1. Drive from Kakamega to Meru431.2 km
7h 24m
$50–72
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)KIS - NBO
3. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatina
4. Drive from Karatina to Meru
10h 40m
$190–289
Bus, train, taxi via Kakamega
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Nanyuki
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Meru
18h 47m
$149–211
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train, drive
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)KIS - WIL
3. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatina
4. Drive from Karatina to Meru
10h 45m
$229–327
Fly Kakamega Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train, drive
1. Fly from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)GGM - WIL
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
10h 9m
$138–246
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Kapsabet
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)EDL - NBO
3. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatina
4. Drive from Karatina to Meru
12h 23m
$145–509
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Kapsabet
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)EDL - WIL
3. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatina
4. Drive from Karatina to Meru
12h 18m
$214–397

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kakamega to Meru.

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Distance: 595.1 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Kakamega 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 bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the train to Nanyuki, then take the taxi to Meru.

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