There are 7 ways to get from Kenya to Rwanda 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 from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KIS - KGL
5h 16m$335–568Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Parkbus
21h$50–75Drive 1,132.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kigalicar 1,132.6 km
16h 20m$203–293Fly from Mombasa
- Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane MBA - KGL
4h 31m$271–575Fly from Eldoret International Airport
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EDL - KGL
6h 54m$364–890Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane NBO - KGL
5h 9m$272–442Bus via Kigali
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigalibus
21h 44m$62–66
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Rwanda is to bus which costs $50 - $75 and takes 21h.
The fastest way to get from Kenya to Rwanda is to fly which takes 4h 31m and costs $270 - $600.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Duruma Rd and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Park. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h.
The distance between Kenya and Rwanda is 569 km. The road distance is 1132.6 km.
The best way to get from Kenya to Rwanda without a car is to bus which takes 21h and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Kenya to Rwanda, including transfers.
Kenya to Rwanda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Duruma Rd station.
The best way to get from Kenya to Rwanda is to fly which takes 5h 16m and costs $330 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $50 - $75 and takes 21h.
Kenya to Rwanda bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Nyabugogo Bus Park station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Kenya. It is currently 3:38 PM in Kenya and 2:38 PM in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Kenya and Rwanda?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and two other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) twice daily. Alternatively, Trinity Express operates a bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park twice daily. Tickets cost $50–75 and the journey takes 21h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–490
Flights from Mombasa to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 26m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–750
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 2m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Sunday, and Monday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Kisumu International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- When
- Monday and Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $350–1,100
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–460
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
Flights from Mombasa to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 30m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Mombasa to Kigali International Airport via Zanzibar
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $330–550
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–850
Flights from Nairobi to Kigali International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 33m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $320–430
- Website
- ethiopianairlines.com
Flights from Mombasa to Kigali International Airport via Addis Ababa
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $300–1,000
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
- Ave. Duration
- 21h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $50–75
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Nairobi to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Rwanda is 1133 km. It takes approximately 16h 20m to drive from Kenya to Rwanda.
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