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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Kakamega

Composite routes from Mwanza to Kakamega

Cheapest
7 h 40 min
Car
529 km.
from $29
Other
8 h 13 min
Bus, Plane
372 km.
from $233.18
20 h 7 min
372 km.
from $40.37
18 h 23 min
372 km.
from $52.65
8 h 16 min
Plane
372 km.
from $296.03

Transport providers

Airlines

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Maasai Mara Game Reserve to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$267.51

Charterlines, Inc.

Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Grumeti
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$254.77

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$49.36

MASH

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

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
Ave. Duration:
7h 15m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.10–$17.83

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to bus via Nairobi which costs $10.87 - $59.78 and takes 20h 7m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $59.78 - $97.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Kakamega?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Kakamega. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kakamega via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 23m.

How far is it from Mwanza to Kakamega?

The distance between Mwanza and Kakamega is 598 km. The road distance is 529.2 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Kakamega without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega without a car is to bus which takes 18h 23m and costs $16.30 - $76.09 .

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Kakamega?

It takes approximately 8h 13m to get from Mwanza to Kakamega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Kakamega bus from?

Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Mwanza station.

Where does the Mwanza to Kakamega bus arrive?

Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Kakamega?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kakamega is 529 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Mwanza 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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