There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Dodoma by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly from Kisumu International Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane KIS - DOD
7h 6m$304–917Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
26h 52m$14–65Drive 995.2 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Dodomacar 995.2 km
16h 11m$124–179Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly
- Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car
- Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane EDL - DOD
11h 25m$142–717Bus
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
- Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Dodomabus
30h 21m$67–79
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Dodoma is to bus and train which costs $13 - $65 and takes 26h 52m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Dodoma is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $300 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Dodoma. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Dodoma via Busia and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 21m.
The distance between Kisumu and Dodoma is 694 km. The road distance is 995.2 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Dodoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 26h 52m and costs $13 - $65.
It takes approximately 7h 6m to get from Kisumu to Dodoma, including transfers.
Kisumu to Dodoma bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, depart from Kisumu station.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Dodoma is to fly which takes 7h 6m and costs $300 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $80 and takes 30h 21m.
Kisumu to Dodoma bus services, operated by Tahmeed Coach Ltd, arrive at Busia station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Dodoma is 995 km. It takes approximately 16h 11m to drive from Kisumu to Dodoma.
What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Dodoma, Tanzania?
Kenya Airways, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Dodoma via Busia, Kampala, Kampala, and Dodoma in around 30h 21m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 31m
- When
- Thursday, Saturday, Tuesday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–900
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Nairobi Wilson, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–950
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Nairobi, Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 40m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $400–1,200
Flights from Eldoret International Airport to Dodoma Airport via Nairobi, Mombasa, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 50m
- When
- Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $130–700
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardiancoach.com
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 6m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–3
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $2–3
- Phone
- 0717073333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buscar
Bus from Busia to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $7–10
- Website
- Buscar
- Normal
- $7
- Business/VIP
- $10
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Dodoma
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $54–60
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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