How to Travel from
Kampala to Kisumu
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Kampala, Uganda → Kisumu, Kenya
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kampala to Kisumu
Composite routes from Kampala to Kisumu
Cheapest
4 h 29 min
Car
308 km.
from $16
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
Route Navigator Kampala - Kisumu
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39 м
39 м
Turn right onto Ternan Avenue
Ternan Avenue, 1 km 51 м
1 km 51 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nile Avenue
Nile Avenue, 375 м
375 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Yusuf Lule Road
Yusuf Lule Road, 363 м
363 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja Road
Jinja Road, 44 km 526 м
44 km 526 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A1
116 м
116 м
Turn slight left onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 30 km 350 м
30 km 350 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 2 km 859 м
2 km 859 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 836 м
2 km 836 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 950 м
2 km 950 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 35 km 779 м
35 km 779 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 761 м
1 km 761 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 5 km 565 м
5 km 565 м
Continue onto Jinja - Tororo Road
Jinja - Tororo Road, 55 km 836 м
55 km 836 м
Turn right onto Namutere - Busia
Namutere - Busia, 17 km 51 м
17 km 51 м
Continue onto Customs Street
Customs Street, 28 м
28 м
Turn slight left onto A12
213 м
213 м
Continue onto Kisumu-Busia Road
Kisumu-Busia Road, 108 km 64 м
108 km 64 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Kisumu-Busia Road
Kisumu-Busia Road, 2 km 271 м
2 km 271 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Obote Road
Obote Road, 2 km 243 м
2 km 243 м
Turn left onto Otieno Oyoo Street
Otieno Oyoo Street, 405 м
405 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Otieno Oyoo Street
Otieno Oyoo Street, 462 м
462 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Jomo Kenyatta Highway
Jomo Kenyatta Highway, 207 м
207 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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Bus operators
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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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