There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere by plane, taxi, bus, rideshare, 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.
Fly from Nairobi, taxi
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
- Take the taxi from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Buteretaxi
1h 34m$177–320Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
11h 7m$42–59Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, taxi
- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
- Take the taxi from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Buteretaxi
1h 51m$228–520Bus via Kakamega
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus
8h 40m$88–121Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Butere402.3 km
5h 47mDrive 402.3 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Buterecar 402.3 km
5h 47m$47–67Bus #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
11h 20m$48–63
Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere is to bus which costs $40 - $60 and takes 11h 7m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere is to fly and taxi which takes 1h 34m and costs $170 - $320.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Kakamega via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 40m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Butere is 335 km. The road distance is 402.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere without a car is to bus via Kakamega which takes 8h 40m and costs $85 - $130.
It takes approximately 1h 34m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere, including transfers.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Kakamega station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere is 402 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Butere.
There are five+ hotels available in Butere.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Butere, Kenya?
MASH operates a bus from Nairobi to Kakamega once daily. Tickets cost $22–32 and the journey takes 6h 12m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $75–440
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $95–350
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–240
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $160–650
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Masai Mara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $160–650
- Website
- flyrenegadeair.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 45 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $30–220
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Kakamega
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $22–32
- Schedules at
- mashpoa.com
- Normal
- $22–27
- Business
- $23–26
- VIP
- $27–32
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Mumias
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–13
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 726 354 300 / 301
- [email protected]
- Website
- easycoachkenya.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mumias
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Butere
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 47m
- Frequency
- On demand
- Ave. Duration
- 49 min
- Estimated price
- $100–130
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Butere. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.








