There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Butula by plane, car, or bus
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 Wilson Airport, drive
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Butulacar
2h 9m$116–413Drive 412.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Nairobi to Butulacar 412.3 km
6h 5m$48–69Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
7h 16m$72–91Fly from Nairobi, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Butulacar
3h 58m$95–215Bus via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
9h 41m$63–76
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Butula is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 6h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Butula is to fly and drive which takes 2h 9m and costs $110 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Butula. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Mumias via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 16m.
The distance between Nairobi and Butula is 351 km. The road distance is 412.3 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Butula without a car is to bus which takes 7h 16m and costs $70 - $95.
It takes approximately 2h 9m to get from Nairobi to Butula, including transfers.
Nairobi to Butula bus services, operated by MASH, depart from Nairobi station.
Nairobi to Butula bus services, operated by MASH, arrive at Mumias station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Butula is 412 km. It takes approximately 6h 5m to drive from Nairobi to Butula.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Butula, Kenya?
MASH operates a bus from Nairobi to Mumias once daily. Tickets cost $22–32 and the journey takes 6h 50m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- flysafarilink.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $360–550
- Website
- flexflight.dk
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 50 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $130–950
- Website
- jambojet.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport via Masai Mara
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $110–310
- Phone
- +254 730 889 000
- [email protected]
- Website
- masheastafrica.com
Bus from Nairobi to Mumias
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 50m
- Frequency
- Once 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 Mumias
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 15m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $12–17
- Schedules at
- easycoachkenya.com
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