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How to get fromNairobi to Turkanaby train, taxi, car or bus

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There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Turkana by train, taxi, car, or bus

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Nairobi to EmalitrainInter-county
    2. Take the taxi from Emali to Makueni Bomataxi
    4h
    $88–120

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Devkibus110Ath
    2. Drive from Devki to Makueni Bomacar
    2h 38m
    $12–19

  3. Drive 128.1 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Makueni Bomacar128.1 km
    1h 56m
    $15–22

Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Turkana. However, you can take the train to Nairobi Terminus, take the train to Emali, then take the taxi to Makueni Boma. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Makueni Boma in around 1h 56m.

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