There are 4 ways to get from Eldoret 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 Eldoret International Airport
best- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EDL - KGL
6h 54m$364–890Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus
- Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus
15h 49m$16–79Drive 842.6 km
- Drive from Eldoret to Kigalicar 842.6 km
12h 6m$151–218Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly
- Drive from Eldoret to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car
- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane KIS - KGL
6h 58m$339–577
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eldoret to Rwanda is to bus which costs $15 - $80 and takes 15h 49m.
The fastest way to get from Eldoret to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $360 - $900.
No, there is no direct bus from Eldoret to Rwanda. However, there are services departing from Eldoret and arriving at Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Malaba and Trinity Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 49m.
The distance between Eldoret and Rwanda is 651 km. The road distance is 842.6 km.
The best way to get from Eldoret to Rwanda without a car is to bus which takes 15h 49m and costs $15 - $80.
It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Eldoret to Rwanda, including transfers.
Eldoret to Rwanda bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Eldoret station.
The best way to get from Eldoret to Rwanda is to fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $360 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $15 - $80 and takes 15h 49m.
Eldoret to Rwanda bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Malaba station.
Rwanda is 1h behind Eldoret. It is currently 11:55 PM in Eldoret and 10:55 PM in Rwanda.
What companies run services between Eldoret, Kenya and Rwanda?
Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and Rwandair Express fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldoret to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Malaba, Kampala, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 15h 49m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
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 Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 38m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $320–490
- Website
- rwandair.com
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 Kisumu International Airport to Kigali International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $250–650
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Eldoret to Malaba
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $2–4
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $2–4
- Phone
- 0717073333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buscar
Bus from Malaba to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 34m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- Buscar
- Normal
- $8
- Business/VIP
- $11
- Phone
- +250 788 314 935
- Website
- trinityexpress.rw
Bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $20–65
- Schedules at
- trinityexpress.rw
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 8h
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Eldoret to Rwanda is 843 km. It takes approximately 12h 6m to drive from Eldoret to Rwanda.
There are 849+ hotels available in Rwanda.