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How to get fromKisumu to Aruaby bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus

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    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    15h 34m
    $19–23

  2. Drive 713.5 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Aruacar car 713.5 km
    11h 4m
    $107–154

  3. Fly to Arua

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arua (RUA)plane plane KIS - RUA
    14h 10m
    $73–342

  4. Bus via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    16h 23m
    $25

  5. Fly to Entebbe, bus

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane KIS - EBB
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    9h 33m
    $289–398

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arua (RUA) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration18h 52mAverage Duration
Ticket$55Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 758.7 km
  • Duration: 15h 34m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Arua, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Kisumu to Arua via Busia, Kampala, and Kampala in around 15h 34m. Alternatively, AirKenya Express, Eagle Air Uganda, and Kenya Airways fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arua (RUA) 6 times a week.

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