There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Sipi Falls by plane, car, bus, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, drive
best- Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Sipi Fallscar
4h 29m$137–449Bus, drive via Eldoret
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Eldoretbus
- Take the bus from Eldoret to Kitalebus
- Drive from Kitale to Sipi Fallscar
11h 35m$32–44Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
- Take the taxi from Malaba to Sipi Fallstaxi
10h 11m$90–117Drive 509 km
- Drive from Nairobi to Sipi Fallscar 509 km
7h 59m$76–110Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
- Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Sipi Fallscar
6h 18m$116–251Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, drive
- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane NBO - EDL
- Drive from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Sipi Fallscar
6h 53m$131–361Bus, taxi via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
- Take the taxi from Malaba to Sipi Fallstaxi
11h 45m$82–103Bus, drive
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Kitalebus
- Drive from Kitale to Sipi Fallscar
14h 36m$32–44
Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Sipi Falls is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $45 and takes 14h 36m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Sipi Falls is to fly and drive which takes 4h 29m and costs $130 - $450.
The distance between Nairobi and Sipi Falls is 495 km. The road distance is 509 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi to Sipi Falls without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 11m and costs $90 - $120.
It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Nairobi to Sipi Falls, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Sipi Falls is 509 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m to drive from Nairobi to Sipi Falls.
There are 24+ hotels available in Sipi Falls.
What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Sipi Falls, Uganda?
There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Sipi Falls. However, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) then drive to Sipi Falls. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Malaba then take the taxi to Sipi Falls.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 57 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $35–280
Flights from Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $45–350
- Phone
- 0717073333
- [email protected]
- Website
- Buscar
Bus from Nairobi to Malaba
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $15–27
- Website
- Buscar
- Normal
- $15–20
- Business/VIP
- $21
- Business / VIP
- $27
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- Estimated price
- $75–90
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