What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Gilgil?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Gilgil is to drive which costs $80 - $120 and takes 7h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Gilgil?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Gilgil is to fly and drive which takes 6h 40m and costs $250 - $380.

How far is it from Kampala to Gilgil?

The distance between Kampala and Gilgil is 719 km. The road distance is 525.3 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Gilgil without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Gilgil without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 13h 57m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Gilgil?

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kampala to Gilgil, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kampala to Gilgil?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Gilgil is 525 km. It takes approximately 7h 50m to drive from Kampala to Gilgil.

Where can I stay near Gilgil?

There are five+ hotels available in Gilgil.

Kampala to Gilgil - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, Matatu, taxi, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Gilgil by bus, plane, taxi, 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.

Bus, fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
4. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
6h 28m
Drive 525.3 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kampala to Gilgilcar 525.3 km
7h 50m
$83–119
Bus, Matatu, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
13h 57m
Fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane EBB - KIS
2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Gilgilcar
6h 40m
$255–375
Bus, Matatu, taxi via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
15h 45m
$114–149
Bus, Matatu, taxi via Kampala #2
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
18h 45m
$113–151

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

72Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kampala to Gilgil.

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Distance: 719.4 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Gilgil. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Tusker/Ronald Ngala, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil.

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