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There are 10 ways to get from Gilgil to Diani Beach by taxi, bus, plane, car, or train

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  1. Taxi, Matatu, bus to Nairobi, fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    4. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane NBO - UKA
    5h 31m
    $213–388

  2. Drive 644.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Gilgil to Diani Beachcar car 644.1 km
    7h 53m
    $75–108

  3. Drive, train, taxi

    1. Drive from Gilgil to Mai Mahiucar car
    2. Take the train from Mai Mahiu to Nairobitrain train
    3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 28m
    $98–151

  4. Taxi, Matatu, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    12h 35m
    $203–273

  5. Taxi, Matatu, bus to Nairobi, fly to Mombasa

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus bus
    4. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane NBO - MBA
    5. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    6h 1m
    $263–398

  6. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Ukunda

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane WIL - UKA
    6h 19m
    $233–367

  7. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Mombasa

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane WIL - MBA
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 4m
    $323–797

  8. Bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane KIS - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    7h 43m
    $296–571

  9. Taxi, Matatu, train

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    4. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    10h 58m
    $180–248

  10. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Nakuru to Mwembe Tayari Rdbus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mwembe Tayari Rd to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    15h 29m
    $191–241

Nairobi (NBO) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$37Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Gilgil, Kericho, Kenya and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Gilgil to Diani Beach. However, you can take the taxi to Naivasha, take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Kencom/Ambassadeur, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can drive to Mai Mahiu, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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