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

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

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Kisumu is to drive and fly which takes 6h 54m and costs $380 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Kisumu via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 41h 54m.

How far is it from Kigoma to Kisumu?

The distance between Kigoma and Kisumu is 943 km. The road distance is 1037.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Kisumu without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 41h 54m and costs $29 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 54m to get from Kigoma to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Kisumu bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Kisumu?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Kisumu is to bus via Nairobi which takes 41h 54m and costs $29 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $350 - $1,000 and takes 9h 48m.

Where does the Kigoma to Kisumu bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kigoma to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Kisumu is 1037 km. It takes approximately 17h 17m to drive from Kigoma to Kisumu.

Where can I stay near Kisumu?

There are 342+ hotels available in Kisumu.

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

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

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane BJM - KIS
6h 54m
$389–1,167
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 Kisumubus
41h 54m
$30–77
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 Kisumubus
3d
$39–64
Drive 1,037.2 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Kisumucar 1,037.2 km
17h 17m
$163–235
Fly Kigoma to Kisumu International Airport
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane TKQ - KIS
9h 48m
$350–975
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane BJM - EDL
3. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar
8h 32m
$419–1,271
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 Kisumubus
42h 45m
$63–76
Bus via Kisumu
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 Kisumubus
43h 30m

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

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4h 5mAverage Duration

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Distance: 943 km
Duration: 6h 54m

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

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Kisumu via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Tusker/Ronald Ngala, and Nairobi in around 41h 54m. Alternatively, Air Tanzania, Jambojet Limited, and three other airlines fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) once daily.

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