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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kisumu to Kigali

Composite routes from Kisumu to Kigali

Cheapest
11 h 37 min
Car
816 km.
from $44
Fastest
1 h 28 min
Plane
Other
17 h 58 min
560 km.
from $26.41
16 h 30 min
561 km.
from $40.66
8 h 5 min
Plane
560 km.
from $460.40

Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
5h 6m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.18–$1,016.29
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
5h 53m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.07–$825.74

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$889.26

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$27.95

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$33.03

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.62–$16.51

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.00

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kampala to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Kigali?

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Kigali is to bus which costs $16.30 - $48.91 and takes 16h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Kigali?

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Kigali?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Kigali. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Kigali via Busia, Chairman's House and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 30m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Kigali?

The distance between Kisumu and Kigali is 569 km. The road distance is 816.5 km.

How do I travel from Kisumu to Kigali without a car?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Kigali without a car is to bus which takes 16h 30m and costs $16.30 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Kigali?

It takes approximately 4h 37m to get from Kisumu to Kigali, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Kigali bus from?

Kisumu to Kigali bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Kigali?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Kigali is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs $195.65 - $815.22 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $48.91 and takes 16h 30m.

Where does the Kisumu to Kigali bus arrive?

Kisumu to Kigali bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.

What is the time difference between Kisumu and Kigali?

Kigali is 1h behind Kisumu. It is currently 07:42 in Kisumu and 06:42 in Kigali.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Kigali?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Kigali is 816 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Kisumu to Kigali.

Which airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport Airport to Kigali Airport?

World Ticket, Auric Air Services Limited and Kenya Airways offer flights from Kisumu International Airport Airport to Kigali Airport.

Where can I stay near Kigali?

There are 832+ hotels available in Kigali. Prices start at $58.96 per night.
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