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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Gisenyi

Composite routes from Nairobi to Gisenyi

Cheapest
17 h 18 min
Car
1219 km.
from $67
Other
6 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
840 km.
from $348.53
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
840 km.
from $443.22

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$825.74
Plane from Nairobi to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
3h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$635.18

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Goma
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$406.52
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$546.26

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Goma
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$52.09–$406.52

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Gisenyi
Ave. Duration:
20h 57m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.21–$67.04

Other operators

Ihusi Express

Website:
facebook.com/IhusiExpress/
Other from Bukavu to Goma
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.43

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gisenyi is to bus which costs $1.03 - $59.78 and takes 20h 57m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gisenyi is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $239.13 - $869.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Gisenyi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Gisenyi. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 57m.

How far is it from Nairobi to Gisenyi?

The distance between Nairobi and Gisenyi is 886 km. The road distance is 1218.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gisenyi without a car is to bus which takes 20h 57m and costs $1.03 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Nairobi to Gisenyi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Gisenyi bus from?

Nairobi to Gisenyi bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Gisenyi?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Gisenyi is to fly which takes 5h 5m and costs $239.13 - $869.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1.03 - $59.78 and takes 20h 57m.

Where does the Nairobi to Gisenyi bus arrive?

Nairobi to Gisenyi bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Gisenyi station.

What is the time difference between Nairobi and Gisenyi?

Gisenyi is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 07:58 in Nairobi and 06:58 in Gisenyi.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Gisenyi?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gisenyi is 1218 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Nairobi to Gisenyi.

Where can I stay near Gisenyi?

There are 31+ hotels available in Gisenyi. Prices start at $22.11 per night.
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