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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from {from} to {to}

Composite routes from Kigali to Nairobi

Cheapest
16 h 20 min
Car
1163 km.
from $63
Other
5 h 20 min
Plane
753 km.
from $524.86

Transport providers

Airlines

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$282.61

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$467.39
Plane from Goma International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.87–$271.74

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Goma International Airport to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$35.87–$271.74

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h 16m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.98–$51.09

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
21h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.71

Simba Coach

Phone:
0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$49.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Nairobi is to bus which costs $1 - $51.09 and takes 16h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Nairobi is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $195.65 - $369.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Nairobi?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kigali and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 16m.

Is there a direct flight between Kigali and Nairobi?

Yes, there are direct flights between Kigali and Nairobi; these take 1h 20m and cost $195.65 - $358.70 .

How far is it from Kigali to Nairobi?

The distance between Kigali and Nairobi is 797 km. The road distance is 1163.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 16h 16m and costs $1 - $51.09 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m to get from Kigali to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Nairobi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigali to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Kigali to Nairobi is to fly which takes 4h 32m and costs $195.65 - $369.57 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $51.09 and takes 16h 16m.

Where does the Kigali to Nairobi bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kigali and Nairobi?

Nairobi is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 15:51 in Kigali and 16:51 in Nairobi.

Can I drive from Kigali to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Nairobi is 1164 km. It takes approximately 16h 19m to drive from Kigali to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 5179+ hotels available in Nairobi. Prices start at $86.60 per night.
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