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How to Travel from

Dar es Salaam to Kakamega

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Transport providers

Airlines

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$420.37
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
4h 43m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$1,019.09

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$30.57–$356.68
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 58m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$70.06–$828.01

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$29.30–$40.76
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
4h 24m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.19

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$44.81

Crown Bus

Phone:
+254 722 719944
Website:
crownbus.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
8h 22m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$5.87

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$34.39

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.25–$19.59

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega is to train and bus which costs $30.43 - $59.78 and takes 30h 56m.

What is the fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 31m and costs $119.57 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Kakamega?

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Kakamega via Dar es Salaam and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 8m.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Kakamega is 965 km. The road distance is 1203.8 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega without a car is to bus via Urafiki which takes 22h 8m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 .

How long does it take to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

It takes approximately 4h 31m to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Kakamega bus from?

Dar es Salaam to Kakamega bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Dar es Salaam station.

Train, bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega is to bus via Urafiki which takes 22h 8m and costs $41.30 - $65.22 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $141.30 - $597.83 and takes 5h 43m. There are no good options to train between Dar es Salaam to Kakamega.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Kakamega bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Kakamega bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Kakamega is 1204 km. It takes approximately 18h 19m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Kakamega.

Where can I stay near Kakamega?

There are 53+ hotels available in Kakamega. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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