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Compare all timetables for the bus from Nairobi to Kisumu

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Nairobi to Kisumu from various bus operators like Ena Coach or Coast Bus for the next days.

today
$19
tomorrow
$19
Sunday
$16
Monday
$19
Tuesday
$19
Wednesday
$19
Thursday

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Coast Bus 6h 0m 10:40 PM Nairobi Kampala Coach Bus Stop 4:40 AM Kisumu Coast Bus Stop  Basic $25

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 1:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 1:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Basic $16
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Basic $16
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Basic $16
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Basic $16
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Basic $16

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 1:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 1:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 1:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 9:00 AM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 3:40 PM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 7:30 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:10 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19
Ena Coach 6h 40m 8:00 PM Nairobi Eldoret Bus Stop 2:40 AM Kisumu Crown Bus Services Bus Stop  Economy $19

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Nairobi to Kisumu is $10 on 12/9/2025. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Nairobi and Kisumu

See here how frequent the connections between Nairobi and Kisumu are, during different times and days of the week.
Friday is the busiest day, with more than 24 daily buses from Nairobi to Kisumu. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 17 daily coaches between Nairobi and Kisumu.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 73 buses from Nairobi to Kisumu, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Nairobi and Kisumu, with 36 offers.

Facts about the bus from Nairobi to Kisumu

Compare all providers like Ena Coach and Coast Bus that travel 18 times every day by bus from Nairobi to Kisumu in one click! Book your bus ticket from Nairobi to Kisumu starting from $10!

Cheapest Bus $10
Fastest Bus 6h 0m
Earliest Bus 7:00 AM
Latest Bus 11:00 PM
Daily Bus Routes 18 Ø
Distance 163.8 miles
Bus Companies Ena Coach and Coast Bus

Cheapest bus connections from Nairobi to Kisumu

Every day, 18 buses from 2 bus companies leave Nairobi for Kisumu: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 12/05/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 11/30
Monday 12/01
Tuesday 12/02
Wednesday 12/03
Thursday 12/04
Friday 12/05
$20
Saturday 12/06
$10
Sunday 12/07
$10
Monday 12/08
$10
Tuesday 12/09
$10
Wednesday 12/10
$10
Thursday 12/11
$20
Friday 12/12
$20
Saturday 12/13
Sunday 12/14
Monday 12/15
$10
Tuesday 12/16
$10
Wednesday 12/17
Thursday 12/18
$16
Friday 12/19
$10
Saturday 12/20
$20
Sunday 12/21
Monday 12/22
$10
Tuesday 12/23
$10
Wednesday 12/24
$10
Thursday 12/25
$10
Friday 12/26
Saturday 12/27

The cheapest time to travel from Nairobi to Kisumu

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Nairobi to Kisumu, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $10, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Nairobi to Kisumu. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $10.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Nairobi to Kisumu, with $16. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $16.

How to save money travelling from Nairobi to Kisumu

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Nairobi to Kisumu in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Nairobi to Kisumu, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Nairobi to Kisumu are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Nairobi to Kisumu

These are the most booked bus companies between Nairobi to Kisumu from our users.

Latest reviews for bus companies on the route Nairobi - Kisumu

Ena Coach
Richard Mwangangi , 10/1/2025

The bus took me to Luanda instead of Kisumu and left me there. The license plate is KDJ 245L.

Easy Coach
Pradeep Singh Sagoo , 10/21/2024
Car no 448 KDM 292V Most amazing experience so far one of tht best driver 👌 his driving was amazing felt quite different from others very mindfully at the speed bumps and very skilful and bein ... Car no 448 KDM 292V Most amazing experience so far one of tht best driver 👌 his driving was amazing felt quite different from others very mindfully at the speed bumps and very skilful and being a night time driver felt very safe The easy coach bus was also very comfortable but a good driver made the experience much more wonderful

All bus stations and stops in Nairobi and Kisumu

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Nairobi and Kisumu.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Nairobi to Kisumu

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Nairobi to Kisumu? Or which bus companies serve the route Nairobi to Kisumu? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Nairobi to Kisumu bus

How much does a Nairobi Kisumu bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $10 and takes 6h 40m to reach Kisumu. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Nairobi to Kisumu?

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $10 and $25. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Kisumu.

On average, how many connections are available from Nairobi to Kisumu each day?

Every day, the Nairobi to Kisumu bus route is served by approximately 18 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Nairobi to Kisumu take?

The fastest bus from Nairobi to Kisumu is offered by Coast Bus and takes 6h 0m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $25. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Nairobi to Kisumu?

The earliest bus arriving in Kisumu from Nairobi starts at 7:00 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Nairobi to Kisumu?

The latest bus trip departing from Nairobi for Kisumu starts at 11:00 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Nairobi Kisumu route?

When traveling by bus from Nairobi to Kisumu, passengers can travel with Ena Coach and Coast Bus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Kisumu?

You can check all the direct connections between Nairobi and Kisumu by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: Ena Coach and Coast Bus.

What can I take with me on the Nairobi to Kisumu bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Nairobi Kisumu bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Nairobi Kisumu bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Nairobi to Kisumu on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Nairobi to Kisumu

Basic
Basic

Name referring to the typical seat you will find with companies that don’t distinguish between different classes.

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

More bus routes to Nairobi and to Kisumu

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Nairobi and to Kisumu. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!

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