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

The cheapest way to get from Kisumu to Tanzania is to bus via Mombasa which costs $30 - $50 and takes 28h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kisumu to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $60 - $330.

Is there a direct bus between Kisumu and Tanzania?

No, there is no direct bus from Kisumu to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Kisumu and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Otc, Nairobi and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 55m.

How far is it from Kisumu to Tanzania?

The distance between Kisumu and Tanzania is 437 km. The road distance is 1155.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Kisumu to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 21h 55m and costs $8 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Kisumu to Tanzania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kisumu to Tanzania bus from?

Kisumu to Tanzania bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Kisumu station.

Bus or fly from Kisumu to Tanzania?

The best way to get from Kisumu to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $60 - $330. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $8 - $50 and takes 21h 55m.

Where does the Kisumu to Tanzania bus arrive?

Kisumu to Tanzania bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Kisumu to Tanzania?

Yes, the driving distance between Kisumu to Tanzania is 1155 km. It takes approximately 16h 47m to drive from Kisumu to Tanzania.

Where can I stay near Tanzania?

There are 798+ hotels available in Tanzania.

Kisumu to Tanzania - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kisumu to Tanzania by plane, bus, or car

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK)plane KIS - ARK
3h 43m
$63–323
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
21h 55m
$9–50
Drive 1,155.1 km
1. Drive from Kisumu to Dar es Salaamcar 1,155.1 km
16h 47m
$144–208
Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane KIS - ZNZ
4h 35m
$335–418
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
22h 46m
$42–49
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
27h 59m
$54–58
Bus via Mombasa
1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Mombasabus
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Dar es Salaambus
28h 15m
$30–48

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) flights

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5h 1mAverage Duration

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Distance: 436.6 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Tanzania?

World Ticket, Safarilink, and two other airlines fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Msimbazi Police via Nairobi, Otc, Kencom/Ambassadeur, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 21h 55m.

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