There are 4 ways to get from Kisumu to Nairobi by plane, bus, 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 Wilson Airport
best- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane KIS - WIL
46 min$124–447Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
6h 30m$5–15Drive 333.3 km
- Drive from Kisumu to Nairobicar 333.3 km
4h 44m$39–56Fly to Nairobi
- Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KIS - NBO
1h 43m$95–208
Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Nairobi is to bus which costs $5 - $15 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Nairobi is to fly which takes 46 min and costs $120 - $450.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kisumu and arriving at Nairobi. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Kisumu and Nairobi is 276 km. The road distance is 333.3 km.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $5 - $15.
It takes approximately 46 min to get from Kisumu to Nairobi, including transfers.
Kisumu to Nairobi bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Kisumu station.
The best way to get from Kisumu to Nairobi is to fly which takes 46 min and costs $120 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $15 and takes 6h 30m.
Kisumu to Nairobi bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Nairobi is 333 km. It takes approximately 4h 44m to drive from Kisumu to Nairobi.
What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Nairobi, Kenya?
FlexFlight ApS and Safarilink fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, The Guardian Coach operates a bus from Kisumu to Nairobi every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–13 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Easy Coach also services this route every 2 hours.
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Nairobi Wilson Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 48 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–600
Flights from Kisumu International Airport to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–500
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Kisumu to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
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