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How to get fromKisumu to Lusakaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kisumu to Lusaka by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane KIS - LUN
    5h 41m
    $594–757

  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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 2h
    $65–107

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    3d

  4. Drive  2,320.4 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Lusakacar car 2,320.4 km
    40h 1m
    $341–492

  5. Bus to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane NBO - LUN
    12h 35m
    $278–556

  6. 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 Lusaka (LUN)plane plane EDL - LUN
    7h 45m
    $742–1,357

  7. Bus, bus to Entebbe, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Lusaka (LUN)plane plane EBB - LUN
    14h 29m
    $250–444

  8. 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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 3h
    $98–106

  9. 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 Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    2d 4h

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

Calendar2Weekly Planes
Duration7h 25mAverage Duration
Ticket$527Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,858.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 41m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Lusaka, Zambia?

Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways, and Jambojet Limited fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Lusaka (LUN) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Intercity Bus Terminus via Nairobi, Odeon, Koja, Nairobi, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 2h.

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