Buses to Nairobi
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Nairobi, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nairobi to Thika | Kenya | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Nairobi to Mwala | Kenya | 71 km (44 mi) | about 1 h 32 min |
| Nairobi to Naivasha | Kenya | 76 km (47 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Nairobi to Karuri | Kenya | 77 km (48 mi) | about 1 h 37 min |
| Nairobi to Nakuru | Kenya | 136 km (85 mi) | about 2 h 42 min |
| Nairobi to Kisii | Kenya | 238 km (148 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Nairobi to Kisumu | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Nairobi to Eldoret | Kenya | 264 km (164 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Nairobi to Kakamega | Kenya | 288 km (179 mi) | about 5 h 25 min |
| Nairobi to Khwisero | Kenya | 295 km (183 mi) | about 5 h 33 min |
| Nairobi to Kitale | Kenya | 325 km (202 mi) | about 6 h 5 min |
| Nairobi to Garissa | Kenya | 328 km (204 mi) | about 6 h 8 min |
| Nairobi to Mombasa | Kenya | 442 km (274 mi) | about 8 h 10 min |
| Nairobi to Matuga | Kenya | 443 km (275 mi) | about 8 h 12 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 13 September 2026. Hotel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.