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4 h 9 min
282 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kampala to Kakamega

Composite routes from Kampala to Kakamega

Cheapest
4 h 9 min
Car
282 km.
from $15
Other
7 h 56 min
240 km.
from $56.78
4 h 59 min
Bus, Plane, Taxi
240 km.
Select a ticket

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 2
World Ticket
Website
AirKenya Express
Website
World Ticket
Website
1h
Every day
$14.01–$407.64
AirKenya Express
Website
1h
Every day
$14.01–$407.64
Bus operators
Found: 3
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
14-Seater Paratransit Taxi
Website
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
1h 1m
Once daily
$1.66–$33.12
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
4h 20m
Once daily
$8.04
0790 700700
0790 700700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
14-Seater Paratransit Taxi
Website
1h 7m
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kakamega is to bus which costs $23.91 - $65.22 and takes 7h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kakamega is to drive which takes 4h 10m and costs $41.30 - $59.78 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Kakamega?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Kakamega. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Kakamega via Busia and Mumias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 56m.

How far is it from Kampala to Kakamega?

The distance between Kampala and Kakamega is 284 km. The road distance is 282.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Kakamega without a car is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 .

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

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Kampala to Kakamega, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Kakamega bus from?

Kampala to Kakamega bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Train, bus or fly from Kampala to Kakamega?

The best way to get from Kampala to Kakamega is to bus which takes 7h 56m and costs $23.91 - $65.22 . There are no good options to train or fly between Kampala to Kakamega.

Where does the Kampala to Kakamega bus arrive?

Kampala to Kakamega bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Busia station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Kakamega?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kakamega is 283 km. It takes approximately 4h 10m to drive from Kampala 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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