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How to get fromKakamega to Kigaliby taxi, plane, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kakamega to Kigali by taxi, plane, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, fly

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KIS - KGL
    5h 56m
    $416–663

  2. Bus via Kampala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mumias to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    16h 9m
    $35–108

  3. Drive  781 km

    1. Drive from Kakamega to Kigalicar car 781 km
    11h 19m
    $140–203

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Mumias to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Trinity Bus Terminal to Nyabugogo Bus Stnbus bus
    16h 36m
    $41–110

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar10Weekly Planes
Duration6h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Kakamega to Kigali.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 611.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 56m

What companies run services between Kakamega, Kenya and Kigali, Rwanda?

You can take a bus from Kakamega to Nyabugogo Bus Stn via Mumias, Busia, Kampala, and Trinity Bus Terminal in around 16h 9m.

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