There are 2 ways to get from Nairobi to Gilgil River by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Gilgil River is to drive which costs $13 - $20 and takes 1h 46m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Gilgil River is to drive which takes 1h 46m and costs $13 - $20.
The distance between Nairobi and Gilgil River is 118 km. The road distance is 116.4 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Gilgil River without a car is to Matatu and taxi which takes 2h 1m and costs $60 - $85.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Nairobi to Gilgil River, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Gilgil River is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Nairobi to Gilgil River.
There are 327+ hotels available in Gilgil River.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Gilgil River, Kenya?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Gilgil River. However, you can take the bus to Naivasha then take the taxi to Gilgil River. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Gilgil River in around 1h 46m.
- Website
- Nairobi Matatu
Bus from Nairobi to Naivasha
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- $1–8
- Schedules at
- Nairobi Matatu
- Ave. Duration
- 31 min
- Estimated price
- $60–75
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