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

The cheapest way to get from Makindu to Kisumu is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Makindu to Kisumu is to drive and fly which takes 6h 10m and costs $190 - $600.

How far is it from Makindu to Kisumu?

The distance between Makindu and Kisumu is 531 km. The road distance is 500 km.

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

The best way to get from Makindu to Kisumu without a car is to train and bus via Mlolongo which takes 11h 6m and costs $65 - $100.

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Makindu to Kisumu, including transfers.

Can I drive from Makindu to Kisumu?

Yes, the driving distance between Makindu to Kisumu is 500 km. It takes approximately 6h 40m to drive from Makindu to Kisumu.

Where can I stay near Kisumu?

There are 374+ hotels available in Kisumu.

Makindu to Kisumu - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, taxi, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Makindu to Kisumu by train, plane, bus, taxi, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Nairobi, fly to Kisumu International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
6h 19m
$135–273
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain Inter-county
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
11h 59m
$56–79
Train, bus via Mlolongo
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Athi Rivertrain
2. Take the bus from Kitengela to Easy Coach/Uchumibus 110
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
11h 6m
$66–96
Train, taxi, bus
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Gilgiltrain
3. Take the taxi from Gilgil to Nakurutaxi
4. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus
12h 13m
$122–170
Drive 500 km
1. Drive from Makindu to Kisumucar 500 km
6h 40m
$58–84
Train, bus to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain
2. Take the train from Nairobi Terminus to Nairobi Central Stntrain
3. Take the bus from Tusker/Ronald Ngala to Safari Parkbus
4. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
7h 47m
$215–444
Drive to Amboseli Airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport
1. Drive from Makindu to Amboseli Airport (ASV)car
2. Fly from Amboseli Airport (ASV) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ASV - KIS
6h 10m
$199–589
Train to Nairobi, fly to Eldoret International Airport, drive
1. Take the train from Kibwezi to Nairobitrain
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane NBO - EDL
3. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar
8h 1m
$156–391

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

76Weekly Planes

55 minAverage Duration

$32Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Makindu to Kisumu.

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Distance: 530.5 km
Duration: 6h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Makindu to Kisumu. However, you can take the taxi to Kibwezi, take the train to Nairobi, take the train to Makadara/Mwisho, walk to Mogas, take the bus to JKIA - Passenger Boarding, walk to Nairobi (NBO) airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), then take the taxi to Kisumu. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Makindu to Kisumu via Kibwezi, Athi River, Kitengela, Easy Coach/Uchumi, and Nairobi in around 11h 6m.

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