What is the cheapest way to get from Kakamega to Kitui?

The cheapest way to get from Kakamega to Kitui is to bus and train and drive which costs $25 - $50 and takes 14h 39m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kakamega to Kitui?

The fastest way to get from Kakamega to Kitui is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 3h 38m and costs $180 - $310.

How far is it from Kakamega to Kitui?

The distance between Kakamega and Kitui is 481 km. The road distance is 497.4 km.

How long does it take to get from Kakamega to Kitui?

It takes approximately 3h 38m to get from Kakamega to Kitui, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kakamega to Kitui?

Yes, the driving distance between Kakamega to Kitui is 497 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Kakamega to Kitui.

Where can I stay near Kitui?

There are 10+ hotels available in Kitui.

Kakamega to Kitui - 8 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, car, and bus

There are 8 ways to get from Kakamega to Kitui by taxi, plane, car, bus, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KIS - NBO
3. Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Kituicar
3h 38m
$187–308
Bus, train, drive #3
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
14h 39m
$26–48
Bus, train, drive via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
12h 54m
$36–62
Drive 497.4 km
1. Drive from Kakamega to Kituicar 497.4 km
7h 26m
$58–83
Taxi to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Kakamega to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)taxi
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane KIS - WIL
3. Drive from Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL to Kituicar
3h 39m
$173–269
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi, drive
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Kapsabetbus
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EDL - NBO
3. Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Kituicar
5h 21m
$192–418
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
13h 6m
$36–63
Bus, train, drive #2
1. Take the bus from Kakamega to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
13h 49m
$33–50

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

60Weekly Planes

57 minAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kakamega to Kitui.

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Distance: 480.8 km
Duration: 3h 38m

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

There is no direct connection from Kakamega to Kitui. However, you can take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), then drive to Kitui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kakamega to Kitui via Nairobi, Kencom/Ambassadeur, Mogas, Makadara/Mwisho, Nairobi, and Emali in around 12h 54m.

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