There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda by plane, bus, or car
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Fly to Kigali International Airport
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$148–214Fly to Kamembe International Airport
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane NBO - KME
3h 15m$413–600Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
23h 36m$65–68
Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda is to bus which costs $50 - $85 and takes 22h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda is to fly which takes 2h 20m and costs $280 - $410.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda. 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 Rwanda is 769 km. The road distance is 1149.2 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda 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 Rwanda, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda 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 Rwanda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Nairobi Airport (NBO). It is currently 4:21 AM in Nairobi Airport (NBO) and 3:21 AM in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and 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
- rwandair.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–390
Flights from Nairobi to Kamembe International Airport via Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $410–600
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–380
- 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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Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda is 1149 km. It takes approximately 16h 32m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Rwanda.
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