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How to get fromKampala to Rumurutiby bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Rumuruti by bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nakurubus bus
    3. Drive from Nakuru to Rumuruticar car
    12h 46m
    $27–37

  2. Drive 584 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Rumuruticar car 584 km
    8h 35m
    $88–126

  3. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane EBB - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    3. Drive from Nakuru to Rumuruticar car
    8h 52m
    $269–381

  4. Bus, drive via Eldoret

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Eldoretbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nakurubus bus
    4. Drive from Nakuru to Rumuruticar car
    13h 13m
    $27–40

  5. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane EBB - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Rumuruticar car
    10h 13m
    $379–485

  6. Fly to Nairobi, train, taxi

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EBB - NBO
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Nyahururutrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nyahururu to Rumurutitaxi taxi
    15h 47m
    $263–385

Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$172Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 605.9 km
  • Duration: 12h 46m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Rumuruti, Kirinyaga, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Rumuruti. However, you can take the bus to Malaba, walk to Malaba, take the bus to Nakuru, then drive to Rumuruti. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Rumuruti in around 8h 35m.

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