There are 4 ways to get from Eldoret 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
best- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane EDL - KIS
56 min$78–348Bus via Nakuru
cheapest- Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus
- Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus
7h 12m$9–12Bus
- Take the bus from Eldoret to Bungomabus
- Take the bus from Mumias to Kisumubus
4h 38m$56–73Drive 115.8 km
- Drive from Eldoret to Kisumucar 115.8 km
1h 46m$14–20
Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Eldoret to Kisumu is to bus via Nakuru which costs $8 - $13 and takes 7h 12m.
The fastest way to get from Eldoret to Kisumu is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $75 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Eldoret to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Eldoret and arriving at Kisumu via Mumias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 38m.
The distance between Eldoret and Kisumu is 100 km. The road distance is 115.8 km.
The best way to get from Eldoret to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 4h 38m and costs $55 - $75.
It takes approximately 56 min to get from Eldoret to Kisumu, including transfers.
Eldoret to Kisumu bus services, operated by Coast Bus, depart from Eldoret station.
The best way to get from Eldoret to Kisumu is to fly which takes 56 min and costs $75 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 4h 38m.
Eldoret to Kisumu bus services, operated by Coast Bus, arrive at Bungoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Eldoret to Kisumu is 116 km. It takes approximately 1h 46m to drive from Eldoret to Kisumu.
What companies run services between Eldoret, Kenya and Kisumu, Kenya?
Jambojet Limited flies from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Eldoret to Kisumu via Bungoma and Mumias in around 4h 38m.
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 35 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–290
- Phone
- (+254) 722-206-445
- [email protected]
- Website
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Eldoret to Bungoma
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 53m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–7
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Eldoret to Nakuru
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 58m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $5–8
- Schedules at
- coastbus.co.ke
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