There are 3 ways to get from Gilgil to Nanyuki by taxi, bus, plane, train, 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, fly
best- Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi
- Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane WIL - NYK
5h 59m$394–473Drive 141.7 km
cheapest- Drive from Gilgil to Nanyukicar 141.7 km
3h 17m$23–32Train
- Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain Nyahururu Safari
- Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyukitrain
14h 13m$40–66
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Gilgil to Nanyuki is to drive which costs $22 - $35 and takes 3h 17m.
The fastest way to get from Gilgil to Nanyuki is to drive which takes 3h 17m and costs $22 - $35.
No, there is no direct train from Gilgil to Nanyuki. However, there are services departing from Gilgil and arriving at Nanyuki via Nairobi Terminus and Makadara/Mwisho. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 13m.
The distance between Gilgil and Nanyuki is 314 km. The road distance is 141.7 km.
The best way to get from Gilgil to Nanyuki without a car is to train which takes 14h 13m and costs $40 - $70.
It takes approximately 5h 59m to get from Gilgil to Nanyuki, including transfers.
Gilgil to Nanyuki train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Gilgil station.
Gilgil to Nanyuki train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Gilgil to Nanyuki is 142 km. It takes approximately 3h 17m to drive from Gilgil to Nanyuki.
There are 263+ hotels available in Nanyuki.
What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Nanyuki, Kirinyaga, Kenya?
You can take a vehicle from Gilgil to Nanyuki via Gilgil, Nairobi Terminus, and Makadara/Mwisho in around 14h 13m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- calafiaairlines.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–370
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $460–750
- Website
- airkenya.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $210–270
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [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
Train from Makadara/Mwisho to Nanyuki
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 37m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $3–16
- Schedules at
- krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $3–6
- First Class
- $10–16
- First Class
- $8
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Naivasha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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