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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Kisumu

Composite routes from Kigali to Kisumu

Cheapest
11 h 39 min
Car
806 km.
from $44
Other
18 h 6 min
560 km.
from $26.80
16 h 32 min
561 km.
from $41.05
7 h 45 min
Bus, Plane
560 km.
from $449.60

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Kenya Airways
Website
AirKenya Express
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
4h 21m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
AirKenya Express
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$81.52–$239.13
Jambojet Limited
Website
6h 10m
Every day
$217.39–$652.17
Bus operators
Found: 5
Modern Coast
Website
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
Trinity Express
Website
Modern Coast
Website
9h
Twice daily
$0.43–$23.91
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
2h 5m
Twice daily
$2.93–$28.26
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
8h
5 times a day
$6.52–$14.13
+250788351253
+250788351253
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
4h 20m
Once daily
$6.86
0790 700700
0790 700700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trinity Express
Website
11h 28m
Once daily

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Kisumu is to bus which costs $16.30 - $48.91 and takes 16h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Kisumu is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Kisumu via National Mosque, Kampala and Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 32m.

How far is it from Kigali to Kisumu?

The distance between Kigali and Kisumu is 569 km. The road distance is 817.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 16h 32m and costs $16.30 - $48.91 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 32m to get from Kigali to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Kisumu bus from?

Kigali to Kisumu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Kigali station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Kisumu?

The best way to get from Kigali to Kisumu is to fly which takes 5h 32m and costs $92.39 - $260.87 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $16.30 - $48.91 and takes 16h 32m.

Where does the Kigali to Kisumu bus arrive?

Kigali to Kisumu bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Kampala station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Kisumu?

Kisumu is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 15:13 in Kigali and 16:13 in Kisumu.

Can I drive from Kigali to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Kisumu is 817 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Kigali to Kisumu.

Where can I stay near Kisumu?

There are 248+ hotels available in Kisumu. Prices start at $24.57 per night.
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