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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mbarara to Kisumu

Composite routes from Mbarara to Kisumu

Cheapest
8 h 19 min
Car
577 km.
from $31
Other
14 h 15 min
459 km.
Select a ticket
19 h 18 min
Taxi, Plane
460 km.
from $93.53
10 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $217.47
16 h 9 min
460 km.
from $5.43
10 h 39 min
Bus, Plane
460 km.
from $10.87
10 h 33 min
Taxi, Plane
460 km.
from $223.97

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 4
World Ticket
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
AirKenya Express
Website
Jambojet Limited
Website
World Ticket
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$81.52–$239.13
Kenya Airways
Website
4h 21m
Every day
$92.39–$315.22
AirKenya Express
Website
3h 5m
Every day
$81.52–$239.13
Jambojet Limited
Website
16h 30m
Every day
$103.26–$282.61
Bus operators
Found: 5
Modern Coast
Website
Bismarkan Coaches
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
Modern Coast
Website
4h 40m
Once daily
$0.25–$11.96
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bismarkan Coaches
5h 43m
5 times a day
+256704300537
+256704300537
Call
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Website
2h 5m
Twice daily
$2.93–$28.26
0724 581902
0724 581902
Call
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
7h 37m
Once daily
+250788351253
+250788351253
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
4h 20m
Once daily
$6.86
0790 700700
0790 700700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Kisumu is to taxi and fly which costs $30.43 - $173.91 and takes 19h 18m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Kisumu is to drive which takes 8h 4m and costs $81.52 - $130.43 .

Is there a direct bus between Mbarara and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Mbarara to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Mbarara and arriving at Kisumu via National Mosque, Kampala and Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 15m.

How far is it from Mbarara to Kisumu?

The distance between Mbarara and Kisumu is 576 km. The road distance is 577.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Mbarara to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 14h 15m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 15m to get from Mbarara to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mbarara to Kisumu bus from?

Mbarara to Kisumu bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, depart from Mbarara station.

Where does the Mbarara to Kisumu bus arrive?

Mbarara to Kisumu bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Mbarara to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Kisumu is 577 km. It takes approximately 8h 4m to drive from Mbarara 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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