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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Machame is to bus which costs $16 - $20 and takes 7h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Machame is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $300.

How far is it from Nairobi to Machame?

The distance between Nairobi and Machame is 273 km. The road distance is 289.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Machame without a car is to bus which takes 7h 3m and costs $16 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 1h 45m to get from Nairobi to Machame, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Machame?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Machame is to fly which takes 1h 45m and costs $210 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16 - $20 and takes 7h 3m.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Machame?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Machame is 289 km. It takes approximately 5h 33m to drive from Nairobi to Machame.

Where can I stay near Machame?

There are 232+ hotels available in Machame.

Nairobi to Machame - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, shuttle, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Machame by plane, bus, car, shuttle, or taxi

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

Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)WIL - JRO
1h 45m
$211–295
Shuttle
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Moshi
8h 32m
$9–47
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshi
7h 3m
$16–19
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Namanga
2. Drive from Namanga to Machame
6h 14m
$18–26
Fly to Arusha, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)WIL - ARK
2. Take the taxi from Arusha-Airport-ARK to Machame
2h 36m
$280–530
Drive 289.2 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Machame289.2 km
5h 33m
$36–52

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

38Weekly Planes

1h 28mAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Machame.

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Distance: 272.5 km
Duration: 1h 45m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Machame, Tanzania?

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and three other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) 5 times a day. Alternatively, Kidia One Express operates a bus from Nairobi to Moshi twice daily. Tickets cost $8 and the journey takes 6h 31m.

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