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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to bus via Kisumu which costs $18 - $21 and takes 13h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 3h 38m and costs $85 - $400.

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Arusha via Odeon and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 41m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Arusha?

The distance between Kisumu and Arusha is 436 km. The road distance is 591.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 12h 41m and costs $12 - $20.

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

It takes approximately 4h 13m to get from Kisumu to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Arusha bus from?

Kisumu to Arusha bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Arusha?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Arusha is to fly which takes 4h 13m and costs $240 - $600. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $12 - $20 and takes 12h 41m.

Where does the Kisumu to Arusha bus arrive?

Kisumu to Arusha bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Arusha is 592 km. It takes approximately 8h 30m to drive from Kisumu to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 635+ hotels available in Arusha.

Kisumu to Arusha - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Kisumu to Arusha by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK)plane KIS - ARK
4h 13m
$247–572
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
12h 41m
$13–20
Drive 591.9 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Arushacar 591.9 km
8h 30m
$74–107
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KIS - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
3h 38m
$86–398
Bus via Kisumu
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
13h 13m
$19–21
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
13h 24m
$15–41

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) flights

21Weekly Planes

5h 11mAverage Duration

$232Cheapest Price

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Distance: 436.1 km
Duration: 4h 13m

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

Safarilink and FlexFlight ApS fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Arusha via Nairobi, Odeon, Koja, and Nairobi in around 12h 41m.

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