There are 4 ways to get from Kakuma to Kigoma by car or plane
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Drive to Lodwar, fly to Bujumbura, drive
best- Drive from Kakuma to Lodwar (LOK)car
- Fly from Lodwar (LOK) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane LOK - BJM
- Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
11h 55m$315–771Drive 1,437.1 km
cheapest- Drive from Kakuma to Kigomacar 1,437.1 km
25h 5m$179–258Drive to Lodwar, fly to Kigoma
- Drive from Kakuma to Lodwar (LOK)car
- Fly from Lodwar (LOK) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane LOK - TKQ
11h 38m$310–877Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Bujumbura, drive
- Drive from Kakuma to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EDL - BJM
- Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
16h 25m$418–1,234
Lodwar (LOK) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kakuma to Kigoma is to drive which costs $170 - $260 and takes 25h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Kakuma to Kigoma is to drive and fly which takes 11h 38m and costs $310 - $900.
The distance between Kakuma and Kigoma is 1365 km. The road distance is 1437.1 km.
It takes approximately 11h 55m to get from Kakuma to Kigoma, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kakuma to Kigoma is 1437 km. It takes approximately 25h 5m to drive from Kakuma to Kigoma.
There are five+ hotels available in Kigoma.
What companies run services between Kakuma, Kenya and Kigoma, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Kakuma to Kigoma. However, you can drive to Lodwar (LOK) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then drive to Kigoma. Alternatively, you can drive from Kakuma to Kigoma in around 25h 5m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Lodwar to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–900
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Bujumbura via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 50m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–1,100
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