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How to get fromNairobi to Jinja Districtby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Jinja District by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Jinja Districtcar car
    5h 34m
    $132–394

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Busiabus bus
    2. Drive from Busia to Jinja Districtcar car
    9h 35m
    $22–35

  3. Drive 540.5 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Jinja Districtcar car 540.5 km
    7h 50m
    $81–117

  4. Fly Nairobi to Entebbe, taxi

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane NBO - EBB
    2. Take the taxi from Entebbe (EBB) to Jinja Districttaxi taxi
    6h 9m
    $281–391

  5. Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Jinja Districtcar car
    7h 23m
    $110–237

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$31Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 494.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 34m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Jinja District, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Jinja District. However, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Jinja District. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Jinja District via Busia in around 9h 35m.

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