What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Athi River?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Athi River is to bus which costs $1 - $3 and takes 1h 11m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Athi River?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Athi River is to taxi which takes 25 min and costs $55 - $70.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Athi River?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Easy Coach/Uchumi and arriving at Starsheik. Services depart every 10 minutes, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 1h 11m.

Is there a direct train between Nairobi and Athi River?

No, there is no direct train from Nairobi to Athi River. However, there are services departing from Nairobi Central Stn and arriving at Athi River via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 1h 42m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Athi River?

The distance between Nairobi and Athi River is 82 km. The road distance is 29.7 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Athi River without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Athi River without a car is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $1 - $3.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Athi River?

The bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Starsheik takes 1h 11m including transfers and departs every 10 minutes.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Athi River bus from?

Nairobi to Athi River bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, depart from Easy Coach/Uchumi station.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Athi River train from?

Nairobi to Athi River train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi Central Stn station.

Train or bus from Nairobi to Athi River?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Athi River is to bus which takes 1h 11m and costs $1 - $3. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $1 - $4 and takes 1h 42m.

Where does the Nairobi to Athi River bus arrive?

Nairobi to Athi River bus services, operated by Nairobi Matatu, arrive at Starsheik station.

Where does the Nairobi to Athi River train arrive?

Nairobi to Athi River train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi Terminus station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Athi River?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Athi River is 30 km. It takes approximately 25 min to drive from Nairobi to Athi River.

Where can I stay near Athi River?

There are 183+ hotels available in Athi River.

Nairobi to Athi River - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, and car

There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Athi River by bus, train, taxi, 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Starsheik110Ath
1h 11m
$1–3
Train
1. Take the train from Nairobi Central Stn to Nairobi Terminus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Athi RiverInter-county
1h 42m
$1–3
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Nairobi to Athi River29.7 km
25 min
$55–70
Drive 29.7 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Athi River29.7 km
25 min
$4–5

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Athi River.

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Distance: 82.2 km
Duration: 1h 11m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Athi River, Kenya?

Nairobi Matatu operates a bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Starsheik every 10 minutes. Tickets cost $1–3 and the journey takes 1h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nairobi Central Stn to Athi River via Nairobi in around 1h 42m.

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