What is the cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kampala?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to shuttle and bus which costs $15 - $55 and takes 21h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Kampala?

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 4h 14m and costs $230 - $470.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Kampala via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 59m.

How far is it from Arusha to Kampala?

The distance between Arusha and Kampala is 650 km. The road distance is 892.5 km.

How do I travel from Arusha to Kampala without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kampala without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 18h 59m and costs $35 - $1,500.

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Kampala?

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Arusha to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Kampala bus from?

Arusha to Kampala bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Kampala?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to fly which takes 6h 19m and costs $300 - $480. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $35 - $1,500 and takes 18h 59m.

Where does the Arusha to Kampala bus arrive?

Arusha to Kampala bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Kampala is 892 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Arusha to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1840+ hotels available in Kampala.

Arusha to Kampala - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Kampala by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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

Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Entebbe (EBB)plane ARK - EBB
6h 19m
$308–479
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
21h 15m
$15–53
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
18h 59m
$35–1,405
Drive 892.5 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Kampalacar 892.5 km
12h 56m
$134–193
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly, shuttle
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane JRO - EBB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Entebbe to Kampalashuttle
4h 14m
$232–465
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Kampalabus
22h 34m

Arusha (ARK) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

12Weekly Planes

6h 8mAverage Duration

$146Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Kampala.

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Distance: 650.4 km
Duration: 6h 19m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Kampala, Uganda?

Precision Air, Uganda Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Entebbe (EBB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Kampala via Nairobi in around 18h 59m.

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