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How to get fromMombasa to Kisumuby plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Mombasa to Kisumu by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Mombasa to Kisumu International Airport

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    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane MBA - KIS
    2h 58m
    $175–303

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Kisumubus bus
    14h 47m
    $16–35

  3. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Mombasa to Nairobitrain train Express / ...
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    14h 26m
    $42–148

  4. Drive  813.1 km

    1. Drive from Mombasa to Kisumucar car 813.1 km
    10h 16m
    $128–184

  5. Taxi to Ukunda, fly to Kisumu International Airport

    1. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Ukunda (UKA)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Ukunda (UKA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane UKA - KIS
    4h 5m
    $351–404

  6. Fly Mombasa to Eldoret International Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane MBA - EDL
    2. Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumucar car
    3h 26m
    $145–897

  7. Bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Mombasa to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    16h 56m
    $22–27

Mombasa (MBA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 32mAverage Duration
Ticket$59Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 713 km
  • Duration: 2h 58m

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

Kenya Airways, Safarilink, and two other airlines fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Tahmeed Coach Ltd operates a bus from Mombasa to Kisumu twice daily. Tickets cost $18–21 and the journey takes 14h 47m. MASH also services this route once daily.

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