There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil by bus, taxi, train, rideshare, or car
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Bus, Matatu, taxi
best- Take the bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus 34J
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus
- Take the taxi from Naivasha to Gilgiltaxi
3h 37m$92–119Drive 149.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgilcar 149.3 km
2h 12m$18–25Train
- Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain Nyahururu Safari
5h 36m$48–68Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Gilgil149.3 km
2h 12m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil is to drive which costs $17 - $25 and takes 2h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil is to drive which takes 2h 12m and costs $17 - $25.
No, there is no direct train from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Gilgil via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 36m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Gilgil is 157 km. The road distance is 149.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil without a car is to bus and Matatu and taxi which takes 3h 37m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 3h 37m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil train services, operated by Kenya Railways, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil train services, operated by Kenya Railways, arrive at Gilgil station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil is 149 km. It takes approximately 2h 12m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Gilgil.
There are 36+ hotels available in Gilgil.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya?
Kenya Railways operates a train from Nairobi to Gilgil twice a week. Tickets cost $1–8 and the journey takes 4h.
- Phone
- 0709 907 555
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Gilgil
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $1–3
- First Class
- $5–8
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Tusker/Ronald Ngala
- Ave. Duration
- 46 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Estimated price
- $1
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Gilgil
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 12m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- Estimated price
- $90–110
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Gilgil. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.