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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Arua is to bus which costs $17 - $22 and takes 15h 34m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Arua is to fly and bus which takes 9h 33m and costs $260 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Arua?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Arua. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Arua via Busia and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 34m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Arua?

The distance between Kisumu and Arua is 759 km. The road distance is 713.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arua without a car is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $17 - $22.

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

It takes approximately 15h 34m to get from Kisumu to Arua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Arua bus from?

Kisumu to Arua bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Arua?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arua is to bus which takes 15h 34m and costs $17 - $22. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $70 - $390 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Kisumu to Arua bus arrive?

Kisumu to Arua bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Arua?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Arua is 713 km. It takes approximately 11h 4m to drive from Kisumu to Arua.

Where can I stay near Arua?

There are 12+ hotels available in Arua.

Kisumu to Arua - 5 ways to travel via bus, car, and plane

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

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
15h 34m
$18–22
Drive 713.1 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Aruacar 713.1 km
11h 4m
$107–154
Fly to Arua
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arua (RUA)plane KIS - RUA
14h 10m
$72–381
Bus via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
16h 23m
$24
Fly to Entebbe, bus
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KIS - EBB
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
9h 33m
$266–424

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

6Weekly Planes

18h 52mAverage Duration

$57Cheapest Price

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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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