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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kisumu to Kigoma

Composite routes from Kisumu to Kigoma

Cheapest
18 h 14 min
Car
1208 km.
from $66
Other
7 h 15 min
Bus, Plane
778 km.
from $601.41
3 d 3 h 40 min
Bus, Train
778 km.
from $51.47
42 h 57 min
778 km.
from $70.26
10 h 44 min
Plane
778 km.
from $510.78
43 h 46 min
777 km.
Select a ticket
44 h 54 min
777 km.
from $86.05

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$760.87

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
4h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$260.87–$869.57
Plane from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
6h 5m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$760.87

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$304.35–$1,032.61

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96

The Guardian Coach

Phone:
+254 726 511 628
Email:
Website:
theguardian.co.ke/booking/schedules.html
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$5.43–$13.04

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$38.24

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.59

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.12–$16.72
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.55–$24.54

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Kigoma is to bus and train which costs $33.70 - $70.65 and takes 3 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Kigoma is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs $315.22 - $1086.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Kigoma via Odeon, Nairobi, Urafiki and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 57m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Kigoma?

The distance between Kisumu and Kigoma is 944 km. The road distance is 1208.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Kigoma without a car is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 42h 57m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 15m to get from Kisumu to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Kigoma bus from?

Kisumu to Kigoma bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Kigoma is to bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 42h 57m and costs $53.26 - $70.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $315.22 - $1086.96 and takes 4h 57m.

Where does the Kisumu to Kigoma bus arrive?

Kisumu to Kigoma bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Kigoma is 1208 km. It takes approximately 18h 15m to drive from Kisumu to Kigoma.
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