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How to get fromNairobi to Kahamaby plane, taxi, bus, or car

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

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  1. Fly, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane WIL - MWZ
    2. Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kahamataxi taxi
    8h 39m
    $454–681

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Kahamabus bus
    25h 54m
    $58–66

  3. Bus via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Kahamabus bus
    24h 1m

  4. Drive 736.1 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Kahamacar car 736.1 km
    16h 18m
    $92–133

  5. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Kahamabus bus
    26h 45m
    $66

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration3h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$204Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 642.9 km
  • Duration: 8h 39m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Kahama via Kampala, Namirembe Park, Jaguar Bus Terminal, and Kampala in around 24h 1m.

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