There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Kisumu by 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.
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
57 min$122–418Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus
6h 30m$5–15Drive 331.1 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Kisumucar 331.1 km
4h 46m$39–56Fly from Nairobi
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
2h 46m$101–220
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu is to bus which costs $5 - $15 and takes 6h 30m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu is to fly which takes 57 min and costs $120 - $420.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kisumu. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 30m.
The distance between Nairobi and Kisumu is 276 km. The road distance is 331.1 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 6h 30m and costs $5 - $15.
It takes approximately 57 min to get from Nairobi to Kisumu, including transfers.
Nairobi to Kisumu bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Kisumu is to fly which takes 57 min and costs $120 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $5 - $15 and takes 6h 30m.
Nairobi to Kisumu bus services, operated by The Guardian Coach, arrive at Kisumu station.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kisumu is 331 km. It takes approximately 4h 46m to drive from Nairobi to Kisumu.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kisumu, Kenya?
FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) every 3 hours. Alternatively, The Guardian Coach operates a bus from Nairobi to Kisumu every 3 hours. Tickets cost $5–13 and the journey takes 6h 30m. Easy Coach also services this route every 2 hours.
- 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
- Phone
- +254 726 511 628
- [email protected]
- Website
- theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Kisumu
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $5–13
- Schedules at
- theguardiancoach.com
- Book at
- theguardian.co.ke
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