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How to get fromKisumu to Kilimanjaroby bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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There are 8 ways to get from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    16h 43m
    $32–43

  2. Drive 656.8 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Kilimanjarocar car 656.8 km
    10h 35m
    $82–118

  3. Fly to Nairobi, shuttle, taxi

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Moshishuttle bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    11h 40m
    $131–280

  4. Bus, taxi via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    17h 15m
    $38–44

  5. Bus, taxi, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    4. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain train
    5. Drive from Kibwezi to Kilimanjarocar car
    17h 18m
    $111–166

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Marangushuttle bus
    18h 7m
    $96–111

  7. Fly to Amboseli Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)plane plane KIS - ASV
    2. Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Kilimanjarocar car
    6h 59m
    $273–795

  8. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    12h 34m
    $196–408

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 740.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Odeon, take the bus to Koja, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Moshi, then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro in around 10h 35m.

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