Facts about the transport from Kampala to Kisumu
| Cheapest Transport | $223 |
| Fastest Transport | 5h 35m |
| Earliest Departure | 3:50 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:00 PM |
| Departures per day | 6 |
| Distance | 4746 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Daytrip, Kenya Airways |
Kampala to Kisumu
Best Options
$223
$287
Other Options
Transportation from Kampala to Kisumu
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Flights$ 286.03
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Taxis$ 222.94
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Trains are not available
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Buses are not available
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Ferries are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Kampala
From Kisumu
Popular Routes in Uganda
How to get from Kampala to Kisumu
Travelling between Kampala and Kisumu is possible by Flight and taxi. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Flight is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 286.03 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a taxi which will set you back mere USD 222.94.
How long does it take to get from Kampala to Kisumu?
It can take you anywhere between 6 and 13 hours to travel between Kampala and Kisumu depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Kampala and Kisumu. Flight will bring you to your destination in 5h 35m. Flight does a much slower job and take about 12h 25m to reach Kisumu.
How much does it cost to get from Kampala to Kisumu?
Travelling between Kampala and Kisumu can be as cheap as USD 222.94 if you opt for a Daytrip taxi and as expensive as USD 286.03 if you buy a Kenya Airways flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Kampala and Kisumu ?
- 3 by flight from Kampala to Kisumu starting from 03:50 Entebbe Airport until 21:00 Entebbe Airport
- 3 from Kampala to Kisumu starting from 00:00 Kampala Hotel Transfer until 00:00 Kampala Hotel Transfer
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Kampala to Kisumu.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Taxi
Some travellers consider taxi to be the most convenient form of overland transport thanks to flexible departure times, a possibility to choose the size of the car you need, and a hassle-free door-to-door service.Things to remember: If you are planning to make detours during your trip, discuss it with your driver or service provider in advance as it may affect the price.
Companies offering charters between Kampala and Kisumu
Daytrip
What is the most popular transport to get from Kampala to Kisumu?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with taxi remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% bought a taxi ride