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How to get fromKigali to Kisumuby plane, bus, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kigali to Kisumu by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane KGL - KIS
    5h 7m
    $336–490

  2. Bus via Kampala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    15h 36m
    $15–74

  3. Drive 807 km

    1. Drive from Kigali to Kisumucar car 807 km
    11h 39m
    $104–150

  4. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane KGL - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar car
    7h 24m
    $332–818

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    16h 4m
    $21–76

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

Calendar27Weekly Planes
Duration3h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$188Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 568.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 7m

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

Kenya Airways, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Kisumu via Trinity Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Busia in around 15h 36m.

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