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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Mbale is to bus and drive which costs $35 - $60 and takes 14h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Mbale is to fly and bus and drive which takes 7h 21m and costs $180 - $430.

How far is it from Arusha to Mbale?

The distance between Arusha and Mbale is 629 km. The road distance is 754.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 15h 26m and costs $60 - $90.

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

It takes approximately 7h 21m to get from Arusha to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arusha to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Mbale is 754 km. It takes approximately 10h 36m to drive from Arusha to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mbale.

Arusha to Mbale - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, taxi, and shuttle

There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Mbale 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 Arusha to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ARK - KIS
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
7h 21m
$185–424
Shuttle, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar
17h 17m
$23–57
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
3. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar
14h 47m
$35–56
Drive 754.3 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Mbalecar 754.3 km
10h 36m
$113–163
Fly Arusha to Kitale Airport, drive
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kitale Airport (KTL)plane ARK - KTL
2. Drive from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Mbalecar
19h 20m
$354–585
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Kitale Airport, drive
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kitale Airport (KTL)plane JRO - KTL
3. Drive from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Mbalecar
22h 30m
$378–601
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
3. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
15h 26m
$60–87

Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

35Weekly Planes

3h 34mAverage Duration

$150Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 628.6 km
Duration: 7h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Mbale. However, you can take the taxi to Arusha-Airport-ARK airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Mbale via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Mumias in around 14h 47m.

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