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

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

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  1. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane KIS - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    6h 27m
    $99–427

  2. Bus, taxi

    cheapest
    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 44m
    $32–44

  3. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain train
    3. Drive from Kibwezi to Kilimanjarocar car
    16h 29m
    $38–74

  4. Drive  656.8 km

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

  5. 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 39m
    $232–474

  6. 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 16m
    $38–44

  7. Bus

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

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar24Weekly Planes
Duration4h 6mAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 551.6 km
  • Duration: 6h 27m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO), then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Kilimanjaro via Nairobi, Nairobi Central Stn, Nairobi, and Kibwezi in around 16h 29m.

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