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How to get fromKisumu to Lubumbashiby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kisumu to Lubumbashi by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane KIS - FBM
    6h 22m
    $349–985

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 6h
    $76–117

  3. Drive 2,140.1 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Lubumbashicar car 2,140.1 km
    37h 33m
    $247–357

  4. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM)plane plane EDL - FBM
    7h 45m
    $346–934

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 7h
    $109–116

  6. Bus via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Lubumbashibus bus
    2d 8h

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration6h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$328Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,523.8 km
  • Duration: 6h 22m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

Kenya Airways and Jambojet Limited fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Lubumbashi via Nairobi, Otc, Kencom/Ambassadeur, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 6h.

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