There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali by plane, bus, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NBO - KGL
2h 20m$282–402Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
22h 54m$51–81Drive 1,149.2 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigalicar 1,149.2 km
16h 32m$148–214Bus via Kigali Airport
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
24h 49m$53
Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali is to bus via Kigali Airport which costs $52 - $53 and takes 24h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $280 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park via Duruma Rd. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 54m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Kigali is 769 km. The road distance is 1149.2 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 22h 54m and costs $50 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 20m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $280 - $410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $85 and takes 22h 54m.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Kigali is 1h behind Nairobi Airport (NBO). It is currently 5:48 AM in Nairobi Airport (NBO) and 4:48 AM in Kigali.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda?
Rwandair Express and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Trinity Express operates a bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park once daily. Tickets cost $50–80 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–380
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–390
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Once 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
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali is 1149 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Kigali.
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