There are 4 ways to get from Mwanza to Kakamega by taxi, plane, bus, 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.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Mwanza to Musoma (MUZ)taxi
- Fly from Musoma (MUZ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane MUZ - KIS
- Take the taxi from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kakamegataxi
4h 35m$204–507Bus via Nairobi
cheapest- Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus
20h 18m$36–46Bus
- Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus
19h 12m$45–65Drive 525.7 km
- Drive from Mwanza to Kakamegacar 525.7 km
7h 40m$83–119
Musoma (MUZ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to bus via Nairobi which costs $35 - $50 and takes 20h 18m.
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 35m and costs $200 - $550.
No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Kakamega. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Kakamega via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 12m.
The distance between Mwanza and Kakamega is 457 km. The road distance is 525.7 km.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Kakamega without a car is to bus which takes 19h 12m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 4h 35m to get from Mwanza to Kakamega, including transfers.
Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Mwanza station.
Mwanza to Kakamega bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Nairobi station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Kakamega is 526 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Mwanza to Kakamega.
There are 92+ hotels available in Kakamega.
What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Kakamega, Kenya?
You can take a bus from Mwanza to Kakamega via Nairobi in around 19h 12m.
- Website
- calafiaairlines.com
Flights from Musoma to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–470
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Musoma to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 40 min
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $40–470
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23–30
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Phone
- 0709 100 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 15m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- $13–16
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 57m
- Estimated price
- $70–110
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Train travel in France: A guide to SNCF, The London Underground: Essential tips to navigate the Tube, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.