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Getting from Nairobi to Kakamega

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Nairobi to Kakamega Trip Overview

Kakamega to Nairobi

Find up-to-date information on departure times, schedules, and prices so you can easily compare and book your tickets.

Distance
289 km (180.6 miles)
Price range
US$ 14-US$ 429
Ride Duration Range
6h 50m-10h 32m
Earliest Departure
21:00
Latest Departure
23:00
Most Popular Operator

Travel Schedule Options from Nairobi to Kakamega



























































































Taking a bus from Nairobi to Kakamega

Fastest bus: 6h 50m

Cheapest bus: US$ 17

The fastest: 6h 50m

The cheapest: US$ 17

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

WC

Wifi

Charger

The fastest: 7h

The cheapest: US$ 14

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

The fastest: 8h

The cheapest: US$ 429

POSSIBLE AMENITIES:

A/C

Wifi

A beautiful view from within central Kakamega

About the ride from Nairobi to Kakamega

Nairobi to Kakamega Route Information

The distance between Nairobi and Kakamega is 181 miles, or approximately 289 kilometers.

There are 3 ways to get from Nairobi to Kakamega, including bus,minivan,car.

The earliest departure leaves at 21:00 and has a duration of 8 hours.

The fastest way to travel is by bus, which takes approximately 6 hours 50 minutes.

Depending on how you choose to travel, the following amenities are available:.

Nairobi to Kakamega by bus

  • Starting Price: US$ 17
  • 24 departures a day, or 168 departures a week

There are 4 travel classes for this journey, including: Standard, Economy, Comfort and VIP.

Each bus ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all bus options.

Nairobi to Kakamega by minivan

  • Starting Price: US$ 14
  • 9 departures a day, or 63 departures a week

The only travel class available is Standard.

Each minivan ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all minivan options.

Nairobi to Kakamega by car

  • Starting Price: US$ 429
  • 240 departures a day, or 1680 departures a week

The only travel class available is SUV.

Each car ticket offers an individual seat with basic passenger necessities. Conditions and amenities vary by provider. For more detailed information and availability see all car options.

Companies Operating from Nairobi to Kakamega

Average time

8h 15m - 10h 32m

Average price

US$ 19

(2)

Average time

7h

Average price

US$ 17 - US$ 22

Average time

7h 5m

Average price

US$ 23

Average time

7h

Average price

US$ 14

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