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 and fly which takes 5h 56m and costs $130 - $310.

How far is it from Meru to Arusha?

The distance between Meru and Arusha is 465 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 5h 56m 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 593+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Meru to Arusha by car, plane, bus, 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 to Nanyuki, fly to Arusha
best
1. Drive from Meru to Nanyuki (NYK)car
2. Fly from Nanyuki (NYK) to Arusha (ARK)plane NYK - ARK
5h 56m
$133–309
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, bus
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 485.9 km
1. Drive from Meru to Arushacar 485.9 km
7h
$61–88
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane WIL - JRO
4. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
10h 44m
$337–616
Drive, train to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Arusha
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Ruirutrain
3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)plane WIL - ARK
11h 9m
$323–400
Drive, train to Nairobi, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Drive from Meru to Karatinacar
2. Take the train from Karatina to Makadara/Mwishotrain
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane NBO - JRO
4. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
11h 33m
$178–309
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

14Weekly Planes

5h 2mAverage Duration

$123Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 464.9 km
Duration: 5h 56m

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

There is no direct connection from Meru to Arusha. However, you can drive to Nanyuki (NYK) airport, fly to Arusha (ARK), then take the taxi to Arusha. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Meru to Arusha via Sagana, Maragua, Tuskys, Koja, and Nairobi in around 10h 53m.

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