How to Travel from
Kisumu to Fort Portal
by Route or Car
Schedule
Kisumu, Kenya → Fort Portal, Uganda
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kisumu to Fort Portal
Composite routes from Kisumu to Fort Portal
Cheapest
9 h 1 min
Car
603 km.
from $33
Other
6 h 38 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $10.87
12 h 28 min
504 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
505 km.
from $10.87
Route Navigator Kisumu - Fort Portal
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Continue onto Omino Cres Road
Omino Cres Road, 376 м
376 м
Turn left onto Jomo Kenyatta Highway
Jomo Kenyatta Highway, 199 м
199 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Otieno Oyoo Street
Otieno Oyoo Street, 476 м
476 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Otieno Oyoo Street
Otieno Oyoo Street, 436 м
436 м
Turn right onto Obote Road
Obote Road, 2 km 208 м
2 km 208 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
108 km 338 м
108 km 338 м
Keep left onto Customs Street
Customs Street, 17 km 964 м
17 km 964 м
Keep left onto Namutere - Busia
Namutere - Busia, 70 м
70 м
Turn slight left onto Bugiri - Namutere
Bugiri - Namutere, 59 km 307 м
59 km 307 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 74 м
74 м
Continue onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 684 м
1 km 684 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Street
Main Street, 35 km 738 м
35 km 738 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 895 м
2 km 895 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 856 м
2 km 856 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A1
2 km 840 м
2 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 30 km 456 м
30 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 36 km 726 м
36 km 726 м
Keep left
344 м
344 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Northern Bypass
Northern Bypass, 18 km 768 м
18 km 768 м
Keep left
370 м
370 м
Keep right
206 м
206 м
Keep left onto Sentema Road
Sentema Road, 2 km 451 м
2 km 451 м
Turn left
423 м
423 м
Turn left onto Musoke Road
Musoke Road, 265 м
265 м
Turn right
1 km 321 м
1 km 321 м
Turn right onto Fort Portal - Kampala Road
Fort Portal - Kampala Road, 269 km 941 м
269 km 941 м
Turn right
3 km 517 м
3 km 517 м
Turn slight right onto Fort Portal - Kampala Road
Fort Portal - Kampala Road, 6 km 558 м
6 km 558 м
Turn sharp left onto Lugard Road
Lugard Road, 130 м
130 м
Turn right onto Kabundaire Road
Kabundaire Road, 1 km 901 м
1 km 901 м
Turn sharp right onto Saka Road
Saka Road, 36 м
36 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$706.52
Aerolink Uganda
Website:
aerolinkuganda.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Kasese
Ave. Duration:
4h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$43.48–$434.78
AirKenya Express
Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Kisumu International Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$25.00–$706.52
Bus operators
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$28.26
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:
$6.85
Link Bus Services
Phone:
+256 414-255 426
Email:
Bus from Kampala to Fort
Ave. Duration:
4h 31m
Frequency:
Hourly
Bus from Kasese to Fort
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal?
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal is to drive which costs $86.96 - $130.43 and takes 8h 57m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal?
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal is to drive which takes 8h 57m and costs $86.96 - $130.43 .
Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Fort Portal?
No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Fort Portal. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Fort Portal via Busia, Petro Fuel Station and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 28m.
How far is it from Kisumu to Fort Portal?
The distance between Kisumu and Fort Portal is 594 km. The road distance is 602.7 km.
How do I travel from Kisumu to Fort Portal without a car?
The best way to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal without a car is to bus which takes 12h 28m and costs .
How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal?
It takes approximately 6h 38m to get from Kisumu to Fort Portal, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kisumu to Fort Portal bus from?
Kisumu to Fort Portal bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
Where does the Kisumu to Fort Portal bus arrive?
Kisumu to Fort Portal bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.
What is the time difference between Kisumu and Fort Portal?
It is currently 10:05 at both, Kisumu and Fort Portal.
Can I drive from Kisumu to Fort Portal?
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Fort Portal is 603 km. It takes approximately 8h 57m to drive from Kisumu to Fort Portal.
Where can I stay near Fort Portal?
There are 57+ hotels available in Fort Portal. Prices start at $8.35 per night.
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