What is the cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu?

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 40m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu?

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Makindu is to fly and drive which takes 5h 34m and costs $260 - $800.

How far is it from Kisumu to Makindu?

The distance between Kisumu and Makindu is 518 km. The road distance is 502.6 km.

How do I travel from Kisumu to Makindu without a car?

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.

How long does it take to get from Kisumu to Makindu?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Kisumu to Makindu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Makindu?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Makindu is 503 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Kisumu to Makindu.

Where can I stay near Makindu?

There are 13+ hotels available in Makindu.

Kisumu to Makindu - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Kisumu to Makindu by plane, train, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly to Nairobi, train
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KIS - NBO
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain
6h 12m
$134–273
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain Inter-county
11h 21m
$49–78
Bus, taxi, train
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nakurubus
2. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Gilgiltaxi
3. Take the train from Gilgil to Nairobitrain
4. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain
12h 10m
$122–171
Drive 502.6 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Makinducar 502.6 km
6h 40m
$58–84
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, bus, train
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane KIS - WIL
2. Take the bus from Safari Park to Tusker/Ronald Ngalabus
3. Take the train from Nairobi Central Stn to Nairobi Terminustrain
4. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain
7h 38m
$214–444
Fly to Amboseli Airport, drive
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Amboseli Airport (ASV)plane KIS - ASV
2. Drive from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Makinducar
5h 34m
$268–788
Bus, train via Kisumu
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain Inter-county
11h 56m
$56–79

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

76Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kisumu to Makindu.

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Distance: 517.8 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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 Nairobi (NBO), walk to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, take the bus to Total Jogoo Road/Mogas, walk to Makadara/Mwisho, take the train to Nairobi Terminus, take the train to Kibwezi, then take the taxi 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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