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

The cheapest way to get from Arua to Kisumu is to bus which costs $17 - $23 and takes 15h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arua to Kisumu is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $230 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Arua and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Arua to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Arua and arriving at Kisumu via Kampala and Busia. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.

How far is it from Arua to Kisumu?

The distance between Arua and Kisumu is 558 km. The road distance is 713.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arua to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 15h 32m and costs $17 - $23.

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

It takes approximately 7h 50m to get from Arua to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arua to Kisumu bus from?

Arua to Kisumu bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Bus or fly from Arua to Kisumu?

The best way to get from Arua to Kisumu is to fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $230 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $17 - $23 and takes 15h 32m.

Where does the Arua to Kisumu bus arrive?

Arua to Kisumu bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Arua to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Arua to Kisumu is 714 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Arua to Kisumu.

Where can I stay near Kisumu?

There are 373+ hotels available in Kisumu.

Arua to Kisumu - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Arua to Kisumu by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly Arua to Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane RUA - KIS
7h 50m
$238–623
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
3. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
15h 32m
$17–22
Drive 713.5 km
1. Drive from Arua to Kisumucar 713.5 km
11h 5m
$107–154
Bus to Entebbe, fly to Kisumu International Airport
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane EBB - KIS
10h 38m
$265–369
Fly Arua to Entebbe, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Entebbe (EBB)plane RUA - EBB
2. Take the taxi from Entebbe (EBB) to Kampalataxi
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
4. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
10h 30m
$75–327
Bus via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
3. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
16h 31m
$23–24

Arua (RUA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

9Weekly Planes

7h 56mAverage Duration

$220Cheapest Price

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Distance: 558.3 km
Duration: 7h 50m

What companies run services between Arua, Uganda and Kisumu, Kenya?

Eagle Air Uganda, Kenya Airways, and Jambojet Limited fly from Arua (RUA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arua to Kisumu via Kampala, Kampala, and Busia in around 15h 32m.

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