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There are 4 ways to get from Kisumu to Mount Kenya by plane, unknown, bus, or train

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  1. Fly, travel

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    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK)plane plane KIS - NYK
    2. Walk from Nanyuki (NYK) to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    3h 53m

  2. Bus, train, travel via Maragua

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Maraguatrain train
    3. Walk from Maragua to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    12h 16m

  3. Bus, train, travel

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Naro Morutrain train
    3. Walk from Naro Moru to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    15h 36m

  4. Bus, train, travel via Karatina

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatinatrain train
    3. Walk from Karatina to Mount Kenyaunknown unknown
    13h 22m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nanyuki (NYK) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration3h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket$57Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 294.7 km
  • Duration: 3h 53m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Mount Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Mount Kenya. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Nanyuki (NYK), then travel to Mount Kenya. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Mount Kenya via Nairobi, Tusker/Ronald Ngala, Ruiru, Ruiru, and Maragua in around 12h 16m.

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