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How to get fromDar es Salaam to Kisumuby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Kisumu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane DAR - KIS
    3h 28m
    $292–388

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    22h 51m
    $7–49

  3. Drive 1,152.6 km

    1. Drive from Dar es Salaam to Kisumucar car 1,152.6 km
    16h 48m
    $144–207

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane DAR - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar car
    5h
    $98–456

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    23h 42m
    $40–48

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    27h 58m
    $53–58

  7. Bus via Mombasa

    1. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mombasabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Kisumubus bus
    28h 15m
    $30–52

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar26Weekly Planes
Duration3h 47mAverage Duration
Ticket$158Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 921.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 28m

What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kisumu, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gerezani to Kisumu via Ubungo, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Tusker/Ronald Ngala, and Nairobi in around 22h 51m.

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