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How to get fromNairobi to Mount Elgonby plane, unknown, or bus

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Mount Elgon by plane, unknown, or bus

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  1. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, travel

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    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Walk from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    3h 29m

  2. Bus, travel

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kakamegabus bus
    2. Walk from Kakamega to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    8h 8m

  3. Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    2. Walk from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    5h

  4. Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, travel

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Walk from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    5h 18m

  5. Bus, travel via Eldoret

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitalebus bus
    3. Walk from Kitale to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    9h 45m

  6. Bus, travel #2

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kitalebus bus
    2. Walk from Kitale to Mount Elgonunknown unknown
    12h 46m

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

Calendar83Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$29Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 406.8 km
  • Duration: 3h 29m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mount Elgon, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mount Elgon. However, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) then travel to Mount Elgon. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mount Elgon via Kakamega in around 8h 8m.

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