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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Kisumu is to bus via Nairobi which costs $60 - $110 and takes 2 days 2h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Kisumu is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $550 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Kisumu?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Kisumu via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Koja and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Lusaka to Kisumu?

The distance between Lusaka and Kisumu is 1860 km. The road distance is 2321.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kisumu without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 2 days 2h and costs $60 - $110.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m to get from Lusaka to Kisumu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Kisumu bus from?

Lusaka to Kisumu bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Kisumu?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Kisumu is to fly which takes 7h 31m and costs $550 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $60 - $110 and takes 2 days 2h.

Where does the Lusaka to Kisumu bus arrive?

Lusaka to Kisumu bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Kisumu?

Kisumu is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 3:08 PM in Lusaka and 4:08 PM in Kisumu.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Kisumu is 2321 km. It takes approximately 40h 2m to drive from Lusaka to Kisumu.

Where can I stay near Kisumu?

There are 358+ hotels available in Kisumu.

Lusaka to Kisumu - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lusaka to Kisumu by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane LUN - KIS
7h 31m
$596–756
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
2d 2h
$64–108
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
4. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
3d 8h
Drive 2,321.2 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Kisumucar 2,321.2 km
40h 2m
$364–526
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
2d 3h
$97–107
Bus via Kisumu
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
2d 4h

Lusaka (LUN) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

6Weekly Planes

8h 55mAverage Duration

$331Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,859.5 km
Duration: 7h 31m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Kisumu, Kenya?

Kenya Airways, Zambia Airways, and Jambojet Limited fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Kisumu via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Nairobi, Koja, Tusker/Ronald Ngala, and Nairobi in around 2d 2h.

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