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How to get fromKisumu to Gilgilby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    4h 11m
    $79–100

  2. Drive 217.7 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kisumu to Gilgilcar car 217.7 km
    3h 37m
    $26–37

  3. Fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    4h 34m
    $182–327

  4. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    5h 26m
    $262–497

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 216.5 km
  • Duration: 4h 11m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Gilgil. However, you can take the bus to Nakuru then take the taxi to Gilgil. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Gilgil in around 3h 37m.

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