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How to get fromNakuru to Lake Victoriaby bus, taxi, ferry, car, or plane

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There are 6 ways to get from Nakuru to Lake Victoria by bus, taxi, ferry, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi, ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kisumu to Misoritaxi taxi
    3. Take the ferry from Misori to Luanda K'otienoferry ferry
    5h 57m

  2. Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Eldoretbus bus
    2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane EDL - KIS
    4h 48m
    $62–267

  3. Drive 514.5 km

    1. Drive from Nakuru to Entebbecar car 514.5 km
    7h 35m
    $77–111

  4. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    5h 11m
    $214–362

  5. Bus, drive, ferry

    1. Take the bus from Nakuru to Kisumubus bus
    2. Drive from Kisumu to Luanda K'otienocar car
    3. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry ferry
    6h 6m

  6. Taxi, Matatu to Nairobi Wilson Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Nakuru to Naivashataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Naivasha to Nairobibus bus
    3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    6h 4m
    $294–531

Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar76Weekly Planes
Duration55 minAverage Duration
Ticket$32Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 261.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Nakuru, Kenya and Lake Victoria, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Nakuru to Lake Victoria. However, you can take the bus to Kisumu, take the taxi to Misori, then take the ferry to Luanda K'otieno. Alternatively, you can drive from Nakuru to Entebbe in around 7h 35m.

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