There are 4 ways to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ADD - KIS
8h 31m$317–905Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
31h 34m$72–99Drive 1,397.7 km
- Drive from Addis Ababa to Kisumucar 1,397.7 km
24h 21m$161–233Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive
- Fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane ADD - EDL
- Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar
10h 19m$325–937
Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu is to bus which costs $70 - $100 and takes 31h 34m.
The fastest way to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $310 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Addis Ababa to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Addis Ababa and arriving at Kisumu via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 34m.
The distance between Addis Ababa and Kisumu is 1117 km. The road distance is 1397.7 km.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 31h 34m and costs $70 - $100.
It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu, including transfers.
Addis Ababa to Kisumu bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, depart from Addis Ababa station.
The best way to get from Addis Ababa to Kisumu is to fly which takes 8h 31m and costs $310 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $70 - $100 and takes 31h 34m.
Addis Ababa to Kisumu bus services, operated by Abyssinia Luxury Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Addis Ababa to Kisumu is 1398 km. It takes approximately 24h 21m to drive from Addis Ababa to Kisumu.
What companies run services between Addis Ababa, Ethiopia and Kisumu, Kenya?
Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport (ADD) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Addis Ababa to Kisumu via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 31h 34m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 16m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 58m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Mombasa, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $300–1,100
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Eldoret International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $280–1,100
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Addis Ababa Bole International Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- When
- Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $270–1,100
- Phone
- 0718 034 035
- Website
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
Bus from Addis Ababa to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 24h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55–75
- Schedules at
- abyssinialuxurycoachs.com
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardiancoach.com
Bus from Nairobi to Kisumu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
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