What is the cheapest way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi?

The cheapest way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi is to bus which costs $14 - $27 and takes 9h 19m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi?

The fastest way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi is to fly which takes 1h 38m and costs $90 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Kilifi and Nairobi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kilifi and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 19m.

How far is it from Kilifi to Nairobi?

The distance between Kilifi and Nairobi is 497 km. The road distance is 507.2 km.

How do I travel from Kilifi to Nairobi without a car?

The best way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi without a car is to taxi and train which takes 7h 50m and costs $120 - $180.

How long does it take to get from Kilifi to Nairobi?

It takes approximately 2h 13m to get from Kilifi to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kilifi to Nairobi bus from?

Kilifi to Nairobi bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Kilifi station.

Bus or fly from Kilifi to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Kilifi to Nairobi is to bus which takes 9h 19m and costs $14 - $27. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $90 - $350 and takes 1h 38m.

Where does the Kilifi to Nairobi bus arrive?

Kilifi to Nairobi bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Kilifi to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kilifi to Nairobi is 507 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Kilifi to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 8354+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Kilifi to Nairobi - 9 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Kilifi to Nairobi by taxi, plane, train, bus, or car

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

Taxi to Mombasa, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
best
1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasa (MBA)
2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)MBA - WIL
2h 13m
$190–607
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Nairobi
9h 19m
$14–27
Taxi, train
1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mariakani
2. Take the train from Mariakani to NairobiInter-county
7h 50m
$127–173
Drive 507.2 km
1. Drive from Kilifi to Nairobi507.2 km
5h 47m
$59–85
Taxi to Mombasa, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the taxi from Kilifi to Mombasa (MBA)
2. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi (NBO)MBA - NBO
2h 56m
$196–278
Fly Vipingo Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Fly from Vipingo Airport (VPG) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)VPG - WIL
1h 38m
$94–343
Drive to Ukunda, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Drive from Kilifi to Ukunda (UKA)
2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)UKA - WIL
2h 42m
$88–188
Bus to Malindi, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
2. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)MYD - WIL
3h 25m
$99–228
Bus to Malindi, fly to Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kilifi to Malindi
2. Fly from Malindi (MYD) to Nairobi (NBO)MYD - NBO
4h 22m
$165–439

Mombasa (MBA) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) flights

38Weekly Planes

1h 11mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kilifi to Nairobi.

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Distance: 497.3 km
Duration: 2h 13m

What companies run services between Kilifi, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya?

MASH operates a bus from Kilifi to Nairobi once daily. Tickets cost $14–27 and the journey takes 9h 19m. Alternatively, World Ticket flies from Vipingo Airport (VPG) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) 6 times a week.

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