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How to get fromKisumu to Nakuruby bus, taxi, car, or train

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There are 4 ways to get from Kisumu to Nakuru by bus, taxi, car, or train

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  1. Bus, Matatu, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    9h 36m
    $137–182

  2. Drive  180.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kisumu to Nakurucar car 180.1 km
    2h 41m
    $29–41

  3. Bus, Matatu, taxi via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Naivasha to Nakurutaxi taxi
    10h 5m
    $144–183

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi taxi
    13h 59m
    $95–125

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  • Distance: 494.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 36m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Nakuru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Naivasha, then take the taxi to Nakuru. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Nakuru in around 2h 41m.

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