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

The cheapest way to get from Meru to Arusha is to drive and train and bus via Ruiru which costs $25 - $45 and takes 12h 53m.

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

The fastest way to get from Meru to Arusha is to drive which takes 7h and costs $60 - $90.

How far is it from Meru to Arusha?

The distance between Meru and Arusha is 509 km. The road distance is 485.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Meru to Arusha without a car is to taxi and train and shuttle which takes 14h 45m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 53m to get from Meru to Arusha, including transfers.

Can I drive from Meru to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Meru to Arusha is 486 km. It takes approximately 7h to drive from Meru to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 584+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

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

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

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Meru to Saganacar
2. Take the bus from Tuskys to Kojabus 237
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
10h 53m
$83–107
Drive, train, bus via Ruiru
cheapest
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
12h 53m
$26–41
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Meru to Arushacar 485.9 km
7h
$61–88
Drive, fly
1. Drive from Meru to Nanyuki (NYK)car
2. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Arusha (ARK)plane NYK - ARK
21h 26m
$163–349
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Nairobitrain
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
13h 45m
$27–43
Taxi, train, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Meru to Nanyukitaxi
2. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruirutrain
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
14h 45m
$153–217

Nanyuki (NYK) to Arusha (ARK) flights

49Weekly Planes

22h 2mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 10h 53m

What companies run services between Meru, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Meru to Arusha. However, you can drive to Sagana, take the train to Maragua, take the taxi to Tuskys, take the bus to Koja, walk to Nairobi, then take the bus to Arusha. Alternatively, you can drive from Meru to Arusha in around 7h.

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