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 13h 13m.

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 6h 59m 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 15h 19m and costs $150 - $220.

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

It takes approximately 10h 57m 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 6h 59m to drive from Meru to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 589+ hotels available in Arusha.

Meru to Arusha - 9 ways to travel via train, car, bus, taxi, shuttle, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Meru to Arusha by car, bus, taxi, train, shuttle, 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.

Drive, bus
best
1. Drive from Meru to Sagana
2. Take the bus from Tuskys to Koja237
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
10h 57m
$83–107
Drive, train, bus via Ruiru
cheapest
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruiru
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
13h 13m
$26–41
Taxi, train, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Meru to Nanyuki
2. Take the train from Nanyuki to Ruiru
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arusha
15h 19m
$153–217
Drive 485.9 km
1. Drive from Meru to Arusha485.9 km
6h 59m
$61–88
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruiru
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)WIL - JRO
4. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
11h 4m
$287–366
Drive, train, bus
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Nairobi
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arusha
14h 12m
$27–43
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruiru
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)WIL - ARK
11h 29m
$403–650
Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Meru to Karatina
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwisho
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)NBO - JRO
4. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arusha
11h 59m
$178–308
Taxi to Samburu, fly to Arusha
1. Take the taxi from Meru to Samburu (UAS)
2. Fly from Samburu (UAS) to Arusha (ARK)UAS - ARK
8h 6m
$421–918

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

22Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 509.5 km
Duration: 10h 57m

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 take the taxi to Nanyuki, take the train to Ruiru, walk to Fly Over, take the line 145 bus to Koja, walk to Nairobi, then take the shuttle to Arusha.

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