There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Kigali by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NBO - KGL
5h 9m$292–392Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
21h$50–80Drive 1,132.5 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kigalicar 1,132.5 km
16h 20m$146–211Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
21h 44m$63–66
Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kigali is to bus which costs $50 - $80 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $290 - $400.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duruma Rd and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Nairobi and Kigali is 806 km. The road distance is 1132.5 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $50 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Nairobi to Kigali, including transfers.
Nairobi to Kigali bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kigali is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $290 - $400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $80 and takes 21h.
Nairobi to Kigali bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Kigali is 1h behind Nairobi. It is currently 3:04 PM in Nairobi and 2:04 PM in Kigali.
What companies run services between Nairobi, 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 to Kigali is 1133 km. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Nairobi to Kigali.
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