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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kampala to Kisumu

Composite routes from Kampala to Kisumu

Cheapest
4 h 32 min
Car
307 km.
from $16
Fastest
58 min
Plane
Other
4 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
245 km.
from $10.87
7 h 25 min
246 km.
from $27.33
7 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
245 km.
from $557.61

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$407.64

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,210.17

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$14.01–$407.64

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$343.94–$1,019.09

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:
$3.44–$33.12

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:
$8.04

14-Seater Paratransit Taxi

Website:
transportforcairo.com/
Bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every 15 minutes

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kisumu is to bus which costs $9.78 - $35.87 and takes 7h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kisumu is to drive which takes 4h 28m and costs $44.57 - $65.22 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Kisumu via Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 25m.

How far is it from Kampala to Kisumu?

The distance between Kampala and Kisumu is 300 km. The road distance is 308.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 7h 25m and costs $9.78 - $35.87 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Kampala to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Kisumu bus from?

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

Where does the Kampala to Kisumu bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kampala to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kisumu is 308 km. It takes approximately 4h 28m to drive from Kampala 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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