There are 4 ways to get from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) by taxi, bus, train, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, Matatu, bus
best- Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus 34J
3h 16m$93–118Drive 149.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO)car 149.7 km
2h 13m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain Nyahururu Safari
4h 54m$67–90Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Gilgil to Nairobi-NBO149.7 km
2h 13m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 13m.
The fastest way to get from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is to drive which takes 2h 13m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO). However, there are services departing from Gilgil and arriving at Nairobi via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 54m.
The distance between Gilgil and Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 172 km. The road distance is 149.7 km.
The best way to get from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) without a car is to taxi and Matatu and bus which takes 3h 16m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 16m to get from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO), including transfers.
Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Gilgil station.
Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO) is 150 km. It takes approximately 2h 13m to drive from Gilgil to Nairobi Airport (NBO).
There are 11437+ hotels available in Nairobi Airport (NBO).
What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Gilgil to Nairobi twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Gilgil to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boarding
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1–2
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Gilgil to Nairobi-NBO
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 13m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Gilgil and Nairobi Airport (NBO). A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.