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How to get fromKisumu to Lake Naivashaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Kisumu to Lake Naivasha by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Lake Naivashataxi taxi
    4h 4m
    $134–165

  2. Drive 247.3 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kisumu to Lake Naivashacar car 247.3 km
    3h 30m
    $29–42

  3. Fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3h 49m
    $92–227

  4. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    4h 41m
    $172–437

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kisumu to Lake Naivasha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 246 km
  • Duration: 4h 4m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Lake Naivasha, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Lake Naivasha. However, you can take the bus to Nakuru then take the taxi to Lake Naivasha. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Lake Naivasha in around 3h 30m.

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