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There are 4 ways to get from Kakamega to Kisumu by bus, taxi or car

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  1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mumias
  2. Take the bus from Mumias to Kisumu

Bus via Kisumu

  1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Mumias
  2. Take the bus from Mumias to Kisumu

Taxi

  1. Take a taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu

Drive

  1. Drive from Kakamega to Kisumu

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The cheapest way to get from Kakamega to Kisumu is to drive which costs $5 - $9 and takes 44 min.

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The quickest way to get from Kakamega to Kisumu is to taxi which costs $80 - $100 and takes 44 min.

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No, there is no direct bus from Kakamega to Kisumu. However, there are services departing from Kakamega and arriving at Kisumu via Mumias. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 38m.

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The distance between Kakamega and Kisumu is 43 km. The road distance is 50.7 km.

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The best way to get from Kakamega to Kisumu without a car is to bus which takes 2h 38m and costs $6 - $9.

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It takes approximately 2h 38m to get from Kakamega to Kisumu, including transfers.

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Kakamega to Kisumu bus services, operated by Coast Bus, depart from Kakamega station.

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Kakamega to Kisumu bus services, operated by Coast Bus, arrive at Kisumu station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kakamega to Kisumu is 51 km. It takes approximately 44 min to drive from Kakamega to Kisumu.

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  • Distance: 43 km
  • Duration: 2h 38m

What companies run services between Kakamega, Kenya and Kisumu, Kenya?

You can take a bus from Kakamega to Kisumu via Mumias in around 2h 38m.

Bus operators
Coast Bus
Website
coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Kakamega to Mumias
Ave. Duration
31 min
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$3 - $4
Schedules at
coastbus.co.ke
Bus from Mumias to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
1h 7m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$3 - $5
Schedules at
coastbus.co.ke
The Guardian Coach
Phone
+254 726 511 628
Email
info@theguardiancoach.com
Website
theguardian.co.ke
Bus from Kakamega to Mumias
Ave. Duration
51 min
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
$1 - $2
Schedules at
theguardiancoach.com
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theguardian.co.ke
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone
0729356561
Website
tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Mumias to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
1h 21m
Frequency
Once daily
Schedules at
tahmeedexpress.com
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Taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
44 min
Estimated price
$80 - $100

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