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How to get fromKisumu to Liraby plane, car, bus, or taxi

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

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane KIS - EBB
    2. Drive from Entebbe (EBB) to Liracar car
    6h 18m
    $289–442

  2. Drive  401.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kisumu to Liracar car 401.6 km
    6h 15m
    $60–87

  3. Bus, taxi

    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 Gulubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gulu to Lirataxi taxi
    18h 46m
    $96–115

  4. Bus, taxi via Kampala

    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 Gulubus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Gulu to Lirataxi taxi
    19h 33m
    $102–117

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$356Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 638.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 18m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Lira, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Lira. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Entebbe (EBB), then drive to Lira. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Busia, take the bus to Kampala, take the bus to Gulu, then take the taxi to Lira.

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