There are 4 ways to get from Kisumu to Makindu by plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly, drive
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)plane KIS - ASV
- Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Makinducar
5h 14m$81–402Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain Inter-county
11h 21m$49–79Drive 502.6 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Makinducar 502.6 km
6h 40m$79–114Bus, train via Kisumu
- Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
- Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain Inter-county
11h 56m$56–80
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu is to bus and train which costs $45 - $80 and takes 11h 21m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu is to fly and drive which takes 5h 14m and costs $80 - $410.
The distance between Kisumu and Makindu is 515 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Makindu without a car is to bus and train which takes 11h 21m and costs $45 - $80.
It takes approximately 5h 14m to get from Kisumu to Makindu, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Makindu is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Kisumu to Makindu.
There are 11+ hotels available in Makindu.
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.
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Amboseli Airport via Nairobi Wilson
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 47m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–650
- Phone
- +254709907000
- [email protected]
- Website
- krc.co.ke
Train from Nairobi to Kibwezi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $8–13
Train from Nairobi to Kibwezi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 14m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $2–13
- Schedules at
- metickets.krc.co.ke
- Economy
- $2–5
- First Class
- $8–13
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardiancoach.com
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–15
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
- Phone
- 0709 100 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- $12–15
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
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