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How to get fromGilgil to Kisumuby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Gilgil to Kisumu by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    4h 12m
    $81–97

  2. Drive 216.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilgil to Kisumucar car 216.5 km
    3h 39m
    $25–36

  3. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    5h 8m
    $183–327

  4. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly

    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 Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    6h 2m
    $263–496

Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Kisumu, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Gilgil to Kisumu. However, you can take the taxi to Nakuru then take the bus to Kisumu. Alternatively, you can drive from Gilgil to Kisumu in around 3h 39m.

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