Rome2Rio

How to get fromKigali to Nakuruby plane, bus, taxi, or car

Find Transport to Nakuru

See all options

There are 6 ways to get from Kigali to Nakuru by plane, bus, 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.

  1. Fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KGL - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    6h 3m
    $403–610

  2. Drive  979.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kigali to Nakurucar car 979.6 km
    14h 17m
    $176–254

  3. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    23h 55m
    $185–244

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane KGL - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nakurucar car
    7h 59m
    $295–736

  5. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane KGL - KIS
    2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nakurucar car
    8h 1m
    $349–596

  6. Bus, Matatu, taxi via Kigali Airport

    1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    25h 49m
    $190–229

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar35Weekly Planes
Duration1h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$139Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Kigali to Nakuru.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 949.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 3m

What companies run services between Kigali, Rwanda and Nakuru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kigali to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Kigali Airport, walk to Kigali International Airport (KGL) 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 Nakuru. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Duruma Rd, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru.

Airlines
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Is ride-sharing platform BlaBlaCar right for you?, Travelling around the UAE, and Need to know: Greyhound - to help you get the most out of your next trip.