How to Travel from
Mwanza to Kisumu
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Mwanza, Tanzania → Kisumu, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Kisumu
Composite routes from Mwanza to Kisumu
Cheapest
6 h 57 min
Car
477 km.
from $26
Other
7 h 31 min
Bus, Plane
337 km.
from $227.75
18 h 47 min
338 km.
from $33.63
7 h 37 min
Plane
337 km.
from $204.73
19 h 52 min
338 km.
from $40.37
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37 м
37 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 170 м
170 м
Turn right onto Kwame Nkuruma Street
Kwame Nkuruma Street, 128 м
128 м
Turn left onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 1 km 519 м
1 km 519 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 17 km 803 м
17 km 803 м
Keep left onto Julius Nyerere Road
Julius Nyerere Road, 42 km 90 м
42 km 90 м
Turn slight left onto T4
144 km 906 м
144 km 906 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto T4
164 km 557 м
164 km 557 м
Keep left onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 3 km 873 м
3 km 873 м
Continue onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 2 km 831 м
2 km 831 м
Continue onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 54 м
54 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Rongo-Kisii Road
Rongo-Kisii Road, 1 km 442 м
1 km 442 м
Turn sharp left onto Industrial Area Road and drive toward Cemetary Road
Industrial Area Road, Cemetary Road, 1 km 694 м
1 km 694 м
Turn right onto Cemetery Road and drive toward Nyatieko
Cemetery Road, Nyatieko, 323 м
323 м
Turn left onto Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera and drive toward Nyatieko
Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera, Nyatieko, 10 km 465 м
10 km 465 м
Turn slight left onto Kendu Bay-Kosele- Oyugis-Rioma-Marani- Nyabioto and drive toward Marani
Kendu Bay-Kosele- Oyugis-Rioma-Marani- Nyabioto, Marani, 323 м
323 м
Turn right onto Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera and drive toward Entanda
Kisii-Kegogi- Miruka-Nyamusi- Chabera, Entanda, 17 km 571 м
17 km 571 м
Keep left onto Kendu-Kandongo-Nyamira Rd
Kendu-Kandongo-Nyamira Rd, 5 km 436 м
5 km 436 м
Turn right onto Kisii-Kisumu Road
Kisii-Kisumu Road, 46 km 995 м
46 km 995 м
Keep left
1 km 573 м
1 km 573 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 22 km 544 м
22 km 544 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 2 km 658 м
2 km 658 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jomo Kenyatta Highway
Jomo Kenyatta Highway, 247 м
247 м
Turn right
166 м
166 м
Keep right onto Omino Cres Road
Omino Cres Road, 221 м
221 м
Arrive at destination
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Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kisumu?
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kisumu is to bus which costs $5.98 - $59.78 and takes 18h 47m.
What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kisumu?
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kisumu is to drive which takes 6h 58m and costs $54.35 - $86.96 .
Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Kisumu?
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kisumu via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 47m.
How far is it from Mwanza to Kisumu?
The distance between Mwanza and Kisumu is 550 km. The road distance is 481.1 km.
How do I travel from Mwanza to Kisumu without a car?
The best way to get from Mwanza to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 18h 47m and costs $5.98 - $59.78 .
How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Kisumu?
It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Mwanza to Kisumu, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Mwanza to Kisumu bus from?
Mwanza to Kisumu bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Mwanza station.
Where does the Mwanza to Kisumu bus arrive?
Mwanza to Kisumu bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.
Can I drive from Mwanza to Kisumu?
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kisumu is 481 km. It takes approximately 6h 58m to drive from Mwanza 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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