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How to get fromJohannesburg to Kisumuby plane, bus, car, or train

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There are 6 ways to get from Johannesburg to Kisumu by plane, bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JNB - KIS
    8h 17m
    $418–747

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    3d
    $169–212

  3. Drive 3,764.5 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Kisumucar car 3,764.5 km
    2d 11h
    $526–759

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane JNB - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar car
    7h 59m
    $374–995

  5. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    4d

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    4d 14h
    $210–303

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration9h 59mAverage Duration
Ticket$208Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,008.8 km
  • Duration: 8h 17m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kisumu, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Uganda Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Kisumu via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 3d.

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