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How to get fromKisumu to Dodomaby plane, bus, train, or car

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

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  1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane plane KIS - DOD
    7h 36m
    $344–767

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain train
    26h 52m
    $14–65

  3. Drive  995.2 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Dodomacar car 995.2 km
    16h 11m
    $156–226

  4. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane plane EDL - DOD
    12h 35m
    $146–723

  5. Bus

    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 Dodomabus bus
    30h 28m
    $67–79

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration9h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket$274Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 693.9 km
  • Duration: 7h 36m

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

Jambojet Limited, Kenya Airways, and six other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Dodoma via Busia, Kampala, Kampala, and Dodoma in around 30h 28m.

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