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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kisumu to Arusha

Composite routes from Kisumu to Arusha

Cheapest
8 h 42 min
Car
619 km.
from $34
Fastest
1 h 17 min
Plane
Other
12 h 9 min
420 km.
from $24.30
12 h 40 min
420 km.
from $21.52
3 h 46 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $255.76

Transport providers

Airlines

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
9h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$36.84–$381.11
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$698.70

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
3h 47m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$1,079.81

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$698.70

Safarilink

Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
6h 1m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$50.81–$698.70

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
6h 15m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$393.81–$698.70

Air Excel

Website:
airexcelonline.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$177.85–$381.11

Flightlink

Website:
flightlink.co.tz/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
13h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$266.78–$470.04

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.89–$10.16

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:
$6.35–$15.24

Marangu Luxury Shuttles

Phone:
+254 203 555 780
Email:
Website:
marangushuttles.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.72

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Email:
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
7h 3m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.40

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.80–$16.51

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to bus which costs $13.04 - $21.74 and takes 12h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 46m and costs $76.09 - $478.26 .

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Arusha via Odeon and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 9m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Arusha?

The distance between Kisumu and Arusha is 620 km. The road distance is 618.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $13.04 - $21.74 .

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

It takes approximately 12h 9m to get from Kisumu to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Arusha bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Arusha?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to bus which takes 12h 9m and costs $13.04 - $21.74 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $50 - $326.09 and takes 7h 18m.

Where does the Kisumu to Arusha bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kisumu to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Arusha is 618 km. It takes approximately 8h 50m to drive from Kisumu to Arusha.

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

Air Excel, Renegade Air, Safarilink and two other airlines offer flights from Kisumu International Airport Airport to Arusha Airport.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 444+ hotels available in Arusha. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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