How to Travel from
Nairobi to Kisumu
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Nairobi, Kenya → Kisumu, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Kisumu
Composite routes from Nairobi to Kisumu
Cheapest
5 h 2 min
Car
359 km.
from $19
Other
3 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
276 km.
from $82.75
8 h 45 min
276 km.
from $13.80
5 h 24 min
Bus, Plane
276 km.
from $160.27
4 h 59 min
Bus, Plane
276 km.
from $87.66
Route Navigator Nairobi - Kisumu
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4 м
4 м
Turn left onto Utalii Lane
Utalii Lane, 181 м
181 м
Turn left onto Koinage Street
Koinage Street, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Highway, 3 km 509 м
3 km 509 м
Continue onto Westlands Roundabout
Westlands Roundabout, 29 м
29 м
Keep right onto Westlands Roundabout
Westlands Roundabout, 263 м
263 м
Keep left onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 6 km 511 м
6 km 511 м
Keep right onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 22 km 90 м
22 km 90 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road
Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road, 56 km 127 м
56 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Nairobi - Nakuru Road, 27 km 915 м
27 km 915 м
Turn slight left onto Old Nairobi Road
Old Nairobi Road, 39 km 516 м
39 km 516 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue
Geoffery Kamau Avenue, 1 km 331 м
1 km 331 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto George Morara Road
George Morara Road, 1 km 971 м
1 km 971 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru Kisumu Road
Nakuru Kisumu Road, 1 km 457 м
1 km 457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road
Nakuru-Kisumu Road, 13 km 870 м
13 km 870 м
Continue onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 34 km 71 м
34 km 71 м
Keep left
1 km 65 м
1 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Kisumu - Busia Road
Kisumu - Busia Road, 8 km 245 м
8 km 245 м
Turn right onto Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd.
Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd., 37 km 111 м
37 km 111 м
Turn left
57 м
57 м
Keep left
446 м
446 м
Keep right
1 km 464 м
1 km 464 м
Turn slight right
1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Turn right
343 м
343 м
Turn slight left
268 м
268 м
Turn sharp right
1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Turn left onto Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd.
Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd., 19 km 779 м
19 km 779 м
Turn right onto C674
11 km 298 м
11 km 298 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto C674
41 km 651 м
41 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A1
A1, 2 km 964 м
2 km 964 м
Turn right
429 м
429 м
Turn right
34 м
34 м
Turn left
191 м
191 м
Turn right onto Bypass Highway
Bypass Highway, 3 km 774 м
3 km 774 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu-Busia Road
Kisumu-Busia Road, 2 km 246 м
2 km 246 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A12
9 km 304 м
9 km 304 м
Turn left
164 м
164 м
Turn right
1 km 945 м
1 km 945 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$141.30
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$163.04
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$380.43
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$163.04
Safarilink
Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$40.22–$163.04
Renegade Air
Website:
flyrenegadeair.com/en
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$141.30
Jambojet Limited
Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$380.43
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$163.04
Bus operators
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Eldoret to Kitale
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$1.74–$28.26
Easy Coach
Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
support@easycoachkenya.com
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$8.70–$11.96
Bus from Nairobi to Kitale
Ave. Duration:
11h 45m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$10.33–$15.22
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu?
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu is to bus which costs $10.33 - $15.22 and takes 11h 45m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu?
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu is to fly and drive which takes 3h 7m and costs $70.65 - $119.57 .
Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Kisumu?
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kitale. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 45m.
How far is it from Nairobi to Kisumu?
The distance between Nairobi and Kisumu is 434 km. The road distance is 381 km.
How do I travel from Nairobi to Kisumu without a car?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu without a car is to bus via Eldoret which takes 8h 45m and costs $10.33 - $40.22 .
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Kisumu?
It takes approximately 3h 7m to get from Nairobi to Kisumu, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nairobi to Kisumu bus from?
Nairobi to Kisumu bus services, operated by Easy Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
Where does the Nairobi to Kisumu bus arrive?
Nairobi to Kisumu bus services, operated by Easy Coach, arrive at Eldoret station.
Can I drive from Nairobi to Kisumu?
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kisumu is 381 km. It takes approximately 5h 27m to drive from Nairobi to Kisumu.
Where can I stay near Kisumu?
There are 249+ hotels available in Kisumu. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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