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720 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Lira

Composite routes from Nairobi to Lira

Cheapest
10 h 20 min
Car
720 km.
from $39
Other
12 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
585 km.
from $202.93
20 h 48 min
Bus, Taxi
585 km.
from $31.86
13 h 7 min
Bus, Plane
585 km.
from $294.32
22 h 18 min
586 km.
from $43.20

Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.67–$520.85

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.26–$495.44

Aerolink Uganda

Website:
aerolinkuganda.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Pakuba
Ave. Duration:
6h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$762.22

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.64–$50.19

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.41–$43.03
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$39.03
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.71

Friends Coach

Phone:
+256 200 766100
Bus from Kampala to Gulu
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$7.58

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Lira?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Lira is to bus and taxi which costs $7.07 - $50 and takes 20h 48m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Lira?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Lira is to drive which takes 10h 36m and costs $97.83 - $152.17 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Lira?

The distance between Nairobi and Lira is 1028 km. The road distance is 720.6 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Lira without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Lira without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 20h 48m and costs $7.07 - $50 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Lira?

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Nairobi to Lira, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Lira?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Lira is 721 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Nairobi to Lira.

Where can I stay near Lira?

There are 14+ hotels available in Lira. Prices start at $23.80 per night.
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