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How to get fromKisumu to Victoria Fallsby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Kisumu to Victoria Falls by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane KIS - LVI
    15h 47m
    $377–1,123

  2. Bus via Nairobi

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Livingstonebus bus
    2d 10h
    $87–131

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus bus
    3. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain train
    5. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus bus
    6. Take the train from Lusaka to Livingstonetrain train
    3d 20h

  4. Drive  2,809.2 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Victoria Fallscar car 2,809.2 km
    46h 50m
    $514–742

  5. Fly Kisumu International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane KIS - VFA
    16h 20m
    $315–918

  6. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane plane EDL - LVI
    16h 56m
    $515–1,523

  7. Drive to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Victoria Falls Airport

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)car car
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane plane EDL - VFA
    17h 29m
    $433–1,318

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminal to Livingstonebus bus
    2d 11h
    $120–130

  9. Bus via Livingstone

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus bus
    2d 12h

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration19h 10mAverage Duration
Ticket$367Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,226.3 km
  • Duration: 15h 47m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe?

Kenya Airways and Jambojet Limited fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI) 5 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kisumu to Victoria Falls via Nairobi, Odeon, Koja, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminal, and Livingstone in around 2d 10h.

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