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How to get fromGilgil to Diani Beachby taxi, bus, plane, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Gilgil to Diani Beach by taxi, bus, plane, train, or car

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  1. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane NBO - UKA
    5h 26m
    $183–298

  2. Drive 644.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilgil to Diani Beachcar car 644.1 km
    7h 52m
    $75–108

  3. Train, taxi

    1. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    11h 25m
    $116–240

  4. Taxi, Matatu, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 33m
    $203–281

  5. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 59m
    $263–428

  6. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane WIL - UKA
    6h 19m
    $263–407

  7. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane WIL - MBA
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 57m
    $353–897

  8. Drive to Ol Seki, fly to Ukunda

    1. Drive from Gilgil to Ol Seki (OSJ)car car
    2. Fly from Ol Seki (OSJ) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane OSJ - UKA
    5h 22m
    $135–297

  9. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Mwembe Tayari Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    15h 28m
    $191–241

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar33Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$34Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 614.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 26m

What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Gilgil to Diani Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Gilgil, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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