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There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Shimoni by plane, taxi, train, car, or bus

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Ukunda, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)planeWIL - UKA
    2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Shimonitaxi
    2h 13m
    $170–275

  2. Train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Nairobi to MombasatrainExpress / ...
    2. Drive from Mombasa to Shimonicar
    8h 25m
    $21–51

  3. Bus, drive

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
    2. Drive from Mombasa to Shimonicar
    10h 10m
    $21–29

  4. Drive 561 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Shimonicar561 km
    6h 53m
    $65–94

  5. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Mombasa, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)planeWIL - MBA
    2. Drive from Mombasa (MBA) to Shimonicar
    2h 46m
    $75–245

  6. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)planeNBO - UKA
    3. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Shimonitaxi
    4h 7m
    $211–331

  7. Bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)planeNBO - MBA
    3. Drive from Mombasa (MBA) to Shimonicar
    4h 30m
    $82–148

  8. Bus, drive via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
    2. Drive from Mombasa to Shimonicar
    10h 16m
    $23–45

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar59Weekly Planes
Duration1h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket$41Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Shimoni, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Shimoni. However, you can fly to Ukunda (UKA) then take the taxi to Shimoni. Alternatively, you can take a train from Nairobi Central Stn to Shimoni via Nairobi and Mombasa in around 8h 25m.

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