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How to get fromKisumu to Makinduby plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Makindu by plane, car, bus, train, or taxi

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  1. Fly, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)plane plane KIS - ASV
    2. Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Makinducar car
    5h 14m
    $247–637

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain train Inter-county
    11h 21m
    $49–79

  3. Bus, taxi, train

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi taxi
    3. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain train
    4. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain train
    12h 10m
    $122–171

  4. Drive  502.6 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Makinducar car 502.6 km
    6h 40m
    $58–84

  5. Bus, train via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain train Inter-county
    11h 56m
    $56–79

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV) flights

Calendar22Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$226Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 514.6 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Makindu, Turkana, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Makindu. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Amboseli Airport (ASV), then drive to Makindu. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Makindu via Nairobi, Nairobi Central Stn, Nairobi, and Kibwezi in around 11h 21m.

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