How to Travel from
Mwanza to Kakamega
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Mwanza, Tanzania → Kakamega, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Kakamega
Composite routes from Mwanza to Kakamega
Cheapest
7 h 40 min
Car
529 km.
from $29
Other
8 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
372 km.
from $233.18
20 h 7 min
372 km.
from $40.37
18 h 23 min
372 km.
from $52.65
8 h 16 min
Plane
372 km.
from $296.03
Route Navigator Mwanza - Kakamega
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37 м
37 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 170 м
170 м
Turn right onto Kwame Nkuruma Street
Kwame Nkuruma Street, 128 м
128 м
Turn left onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 1 km 519 м
1 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 17 km 803 м
17 km 803 м
Keep left onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 42 km 90 м
42 km 90 м
Turn slight left onto T4
144 km 906 м
144 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto T4
164 km 557 м
164 km 557 м
Keep left onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 3 km 873 м
3 km 873 м
Continue onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 2 km 831 м
2 km 831 м
Continue onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 54 м
54 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 1 km 442 м
1 km 442 м
Turn sharp left onto Industrial Area Road and drive toward Cemetary Road
Industrial Area Road, Cemetary Road, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
Turn right onto Cemetery Road and drive toward Nyatieko
Cemetery Road, Nyatieko, 323 м
323 м
Turn left onto Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera and drive toward Nyatieko
Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera, Nyatieko, 10 km 465 м
10 km 465 м
Turn slight left onto Kendu Bay-Kosele- Oyugis-Rioma-Marani- Nyabioto and drive toward Marani
Kendu Bay-Kosele- Oyugis-Rioma-Marani- Nyabioto, Marani, 323 м
323 м
Turn right onto Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera and drive toward Entanda
Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera, Entanda, 17 km 571 м
17 km 571 м
Keep left onto Kendu-Kandongo-Nyamira Rd
Kendu-Kandongo-Nyamira Rd, 5 km 436 м
5 km 436 м
Turn right onto Kisii-Kisumu Road
Kisii-Kisumu Road, 46 km 995 м
46 km 995 м
Keep left
1 km 573 м
1 km 573 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 22 km 544 м
22 km 544 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 80 м
80 м
Turn sharp left
105 м
105 м
Turn left
157 м
157 м
Turn right onto Ondiek Highway
Ondiek Highway, 1 km 491 м
1 km 491 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jomo Kenyatta Highway
Jomo Kenyatta Highway, 2 km 773 м
2 km 773 м
At roundabout, take exit 4 onto Kakamega Road
Kakamega Road, 2 km 710 м
2 km 710 м
Keep left onto A1 and take C674, P241_Kisumu, UCB7-KSM toward Mamboleo, Kanyakwar, Migosi junction
A1, Mamboleo, Kanyakwar, Migosi junction, C674, P241_Kisumu, UCB7-KSM, 1 km 724 м
1 km 724 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto A1
1 km 750 м
1 km 750 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 2 km 553 м
2 km 553 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 54 м
1 km 54 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 267 м
1 km 267 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 323 м
1 km 323 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A1
9 km 411 м
9 km 411 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
28 km 434 м
28 km 434 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu-Kakamega Road
Kisumu-Kakamega Road, 1 km 192 м
1 km 192 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kenyatta Avenue
Kenyatta Avenue, 256 м
256 м
Turn right onto Canon Awori Street
Canon Awori Street, 16 м
16 м
Turn slight right onto Canon Awori Street
Canon Awori Street, 26 м
26 м
Turn slight left onto Sudi Road
Sudi Road, 43 м
43 м
Turn left
90 м
90 м
Turn right onto Cannon Awori Street
Cannon Awori Street, 81 м
81 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
AirKenya Express
Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$267.51
Charterlines, Inc.
Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Grumeti
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77
Bus operators
Modern Coast
Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
customercare@modern.co.ke
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$49.36
MASH
Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
info@masheastafrica.com
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$34.39
Easy Coach
Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
support@easycoachkenya.com
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to bus via Nairobi which costs $10.87 - $59.78 and takes 20h 7m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Kakamega?
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Kakamega. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kakamega via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.
How far is it from Mwanza to Kakamega?
The distance between Mwanza and Kakamega is 598 km. The road distance is 529.2 km.
How do I travel from Mwanza to Kakamega without a car?
The best way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega without a car is to bus which takes 18h 23m and costs $16.30 - $76.09 .
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?
It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Mwanza to Kakamega, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mwanza to Kakamega bus from?
Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Mwanza station.
Where does the Mwanza to Kakamega bus arrive?
Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.
Can I drive from Mwanza to Kakamega?
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kakamega is 529 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Mwanza to Kakamega.
Where can I stay near Kakamega?
There are 53+ hotels available in Kakamega. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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