How to Travel from
Kisumu to Kampala
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Kisumu, Kenya → Kampala, Uganda
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kisumu to Kampala
Composite routes from Kisumu to Kampala
Cheapest
4 h 27 min
Car
307 km.
from $16
Other
7 h 27 min
246 km.
from $27.07
Route Navigator Kisumu - Kampala
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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, 44 km 530 м
44 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja Road
Jinja Road, 351 м
351 м
Turn right onto Access Road
Access Road, 314 м
314 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nile Avenue
Nile Avenue, 389 м
389 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kintu Road
Kintu Road, 1 km 143 м
1 km 143 м
Turn left
39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Kampala?
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Kampala is to bus which costs $9.78 - $34.78 and takes 7h 27m.
What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Kampala?
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Kampala is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 12m and costs $239.13 - $315.22 .
Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Kampala?
No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Kampala via Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 27m.
How far is it from Kisumu to Kampala?
The distance between Kisumu and Kampala is 304 km. The road distance is 308.2 km.
How do I travel from Kisumu to Kampala without a car?
The best way to get from Kisumu to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 7h 27m and costs $9.78 - $34.78 .
How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Kampala?
It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Kisumu to Kampala, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Kisumu to Kampala bus from?
Kisumu to Kampala bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
Where does the Kisumu to Kampala bus arrive?
Kisumu to Kampala bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.
Can I drive from Kisumu to Kampala?
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Kampala is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 26m to drive from Kisumu to Kampala.
Where can I stay near Kampala?
There are 1461+ hotels available in Kampala. Prices start at $55.43 per night.
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