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How to get fromKisumu to Karatinaby bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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There are 7 ways to get from Kisumu to Karatina by bus, taxi, car, plane, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Ngoingwabus bus 237
    3. Take the taxi from Ngoingwa to Karatinataxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $157–205

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatinatrain train
    12h 33m
    $8–25

  3. Drive 363.2 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Karatinacar car 363.2 km
    5h 24m
    $42–61

  4. Fly to Nanyuki, train

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane KIS - NYK
    2. Take the train from Naro Moru to Karatinatrain train
    5h 44m
    $94–407

  5. Bus, train via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatinatrain train
    13h 7m
    $15–26

  6. Fly to Nairobi, train

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    7h 19m
    $93–220

  7. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Karatinatrain train
    7h 35m
    $173–438

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

Calendar32Weekly Planes
Duration3h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$52Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 457.9 km
  • Duration: 9h 19m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Karatina, Bomet, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Karatina. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the bus to Ngoingwa, then take the taxi to Karatina. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Karatina in around 5h 24m.

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