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How to get fromKisumu to Turkanaby bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kisumu to Turkana by bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Devkibus bus
    3. Drive from Devki to Makueni Bomacar car
    9h 14m
    $18–32

  2. Drive 460.8 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Makueni Bomacar car 460.8 km
    6h 38m
    $54–77

  3. Fly to Nairobi, train

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mtito Andeitrain train
    6h 34m
    $95–226

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Emali to Makueni Bomataxi taxi
    11h 30m
    $93–134

  5. Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, train

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mtito Andeitrain train
    7h 59m
    $175–397

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

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 508.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 14m

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

There is no direct connection from Kisumu to Turkana. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Easy Coach/Uchumi, take the bus to Devki, then drive to Makueni Boma. Alternatively, you can drive from Kisumu to Makueni Boma in around 6h 38m.

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