Arusha to Nairobi by Road via Namanga Border
Road transfer from Arusha to Nairobi through the Namanga One-Stop Border Post: journey time, distance, booking steps and what the price covers.
By Easy Transfers Tanzania operations team · Updated 28 October 2026
Key facts: Arusha City to Nairobi City
- Distance
- 270 km
- Typical journey
- 6 h 30 min
- Base price
- From $345
Route overview
The Arusha to Nairobi route covers about 270 km and takes around 6.5 hours. It crosses the border at Namanga, a One-Stop Border Post where Kenyan and Tanzanian officials check travel documents in one combined office.
Before you travel
- Carry a passport with at least 6 months of validity remaining.
- Carry a Kenyan ETA (Electronic Travel Authorization) or the visa document that applies to your nationality.
- Carry a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate, which is strictly required at the Namanga border.
Check current entry requirements with your embassy or the official immigration websites before you travel.
How to book
Submit names and passport details through our secure platform at least 24 hours before travel.
Price
The base price for this route is from USD 345. It covers road tolls, transit taxes and customs import clearance. Visa fees are paid individually.
Moshi departures
If you start in Moshi rather than Arusha, the Moshi to Nairobi route crosses at the same border.
Frequently asked questions
- How long does the journey take?
- The route is about 270 km and takes around 6.5 hours, including the border crossing.
- Are border taxes included?
- The base price includes road tolls, vehicle transit taxes and customs import clearance. Visa fees are paid individually by each traveller.
- How far ahead should I book?
- Submit names and passport details through our secure platform at least 24 hours before travel.
- How long does the border crossing take?
- The crossing is at the Namanga One-Stop Border Post, where Kenyan and Tanzanian officials verify travel documents in a single combined office.
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