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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Gilgil is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 24m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Gilgil is to drive which takes 3h 24m and costs $35 - $55.

How far is it from Kisumu to Gilgil?

The distance between Kisumu and Gilgil is 444 km. The road distance is 224.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Gilgil without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 9h 27m and costs $95 - $140.

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

It takes approximately 4h 39m to get from Kisumu to Gilgil, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Gilgil?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Gilgil is 225 km. It takes approximately 3h 24m to drive from Kisumu to Gilgil.

Where can I stay near Gilgil?

There are five+ hotels available in Gilgil.

Kisumu to Gilgil - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, Matatu, taxi, bus

There are 6 ways to get from Kisumu to Gilgil by plane, bus, taxi, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Nairobi, Matatu, taxi
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KIS - NBO
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
4h 39m
$186–326
Drive 224.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kisumu to Gilgilcar 224.8 km
3h 24m
$36–51
Bus, Matatu, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
9h 27m
$97–132
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu, taxi
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane KIS - WIL
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
5h 26m
$266–606
Bus, Matatu, taxi via Kisumu
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
9h 55m
$104–133
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain Nyahururu Safari
13h 48m
$50–70

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

75Weekly Planes

59 minAverage Duration

$41Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kisumu to Gilgil.

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Distance: 444.3 km
Duration: 4h 39m

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 taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 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, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Gilgil.

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