There are 5 ways to get from Maasai Mara to Rwanda by plane, car, or bus
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Mara Serena Airport
best- Fly from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MRE - KGL
4h 45m$348–897Drive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Maasai Mara to Bometcar
- Take the bus from Bomet to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
30h 1m$75–115Drive 816.7 km
- Drive from Masai Mara Crossing to Kigalicar 816.7 km
16h 16m$147–212Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly
- Drive from Maasai Mara to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car
- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KIS - KGL
10h 21m$354–599Drive, bus via Kigali
- Drive from Maasai Mara to Bometcar
- Take the bus from Bomet to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
30h 44m$87–101
Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Maasai Mara to Rwanda is to drive and bus which costs $70 - $120 and takes 30h 1m.
The fastest way to get from Maasai Mara to Rwanda is to fly which takes 4h 45m and costs $340 - $900.
The distance between Maasai Mara and Rwanda is 556 km. The road distance is 816.7 km.
It takes approximately 4h 45m to get from Maasai Mara to Rwanda, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Maasai Mara to Rwanda is 817 km. It takes approximately 16h 16m to drive from Maasai Mara to Rwanda.
There are 812+ hotels available in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Maasai Mara, Kenya and Rwanda?
AirKenya Express, Charterlines, Inc., and four other airlines fly from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily.
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Mara Serena Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi Wilson, Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 46m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,100
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 22m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–490
- Website
- charterlines.com
Flights from Mara Serena Airport to Kigali International Airport via Grumeti, Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $340–900
- Phone
- 0709 100 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Bomet to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Bomet to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 17m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $9–12
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–80
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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 Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Need to know: Greyhound, and How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne - to help you get the most out of your next trip.




