What is the cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret?

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret is to train and bus which costs $35 - $65 and takes 3 days 0h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret?

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret is to drive and fly which takes 8h 21m and costs $500 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Eldoret?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Eldoret. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Eldoret via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 12m.

How far is it from Kigoma to Eldoret?

The distance between Kigoma and Eldoret is 1028 km. The road distance is 1113.4 km.

How do I travel from Kigoma to Eldoret without a car?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 42h 12m and costs $35 - $80.

How long does it take to get from Kigoma to Eldoret?

It takes approximately 8h 21m to get from Kigoma to Eldoret, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Eldoret bus from?

Kigoma to Eldoret bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Eldoret?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Eldoret is to bus via Nairobi which takes 42h 12m and costs $35 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $400 - $1,200 and takes 11h 15m.

Where does the Kigoma to Eldoret bus arrive?

Kigoma to Eldoret bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Eldoret?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Eldoret is 1113 km. It takes approximately 18h 54m to drive from Kigoma to Eldoret.

Where can I stay near Eldoret?

There are 282+ hotels available in Eldoret.

Kigoma to Eldoret - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Kigoma to Eldoret by car, plane, bus, or train

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Eldoret International Airport
best
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane BJM - EDL
8h 21m
$514–1,388
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
42h 12m
$37–80
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
3. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
3d
$39–63
Drive 1,113.4 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Eldoretcar 1,113.4 km
18h 54m
$139–200
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Kisumu International Airport, drive
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane BJM - KIS
3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Eldoretcar
8h 33m
$327–867
Fly Kigoma to Eldoret International Airport
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane TKQ - EDL
11h 15m
$405–1,146
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
43h 4m
$70–79
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
43h 20m

Bujumbura (BJM) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) flights

10Weekly Planes

6h 53mAverage Duration

$456Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,027.8 km
Duration: 8h 21m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Eldoret, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Eldoret via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Tusker/Ronald Ngala, and Nairobi in around 42h 12m. Alternatively, Air Tanzania, Jambojet Limited, and two other airlines fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL) once daily.

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