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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Gulu to Kisumu

Composite routes from Gulu to Kisumu

Cheapest
8 h 3 min
Car
518 km.
from $28
Other
13 h 25 min
420 km.
from $37.37
9 h 56 min
Bus, Plane
420 km.
from $284.96
11 h 31 min
Plane
420 km.
from $10.87

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$347.83
Plane from Juba Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.65–$173.91

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Juba Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 58m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$103.26–$347.83

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$11.96–$347.83
Plane from Juba Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Monday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$20.65–$173.91

Bus operators

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Busia to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
2h 5m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$2.93–$28.26

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Busia
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.86

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Nimule to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
3h 56m
Frequency:
Once daily

Friends Coach

Phone:
+256 200 766100
Bus from Gulu to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.71

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Gulu to Kisumu is to bus which costs $16.30 - $42.39 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gulu to Kisumu is to drive which takes 8h 3m and costs $76.09 - $119.57 .

Is there a direct bus between Gulu and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Gulu to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Gulu and arriving at Kisumu via Kampala and Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 25m.

How far is it from Gulu to Kisumu?

The distance between Gulu and Kisumu is 643 km. The road distance is 518.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Gulu to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $16.30 - $42.39 .

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

It takes approximately 13h 25m to get from Gulu to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gulu to Kisumu bus from?

Gulu to Kisumu bus services, operated by Friends Coach, depart from Gulu station.

Train, bus or fly from Gulu to Kisumu?

The best way to get from Gulu to Kisumu is to bus which takes 13h 25m and costs $16.30 - $42.39 . There are no good options to train or fly between Gulu to Kisumu.

Where does the Gulu to Kisumu bus arrive?

Gulu to Kisumu bus services, operated by Friends Coach, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Gulu to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Gulu to Kisumu is 519 km. It takes approximately 8h 3m to drive from Gulu 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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