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There are 5 ways to get from Bukoba to Mbale by taxi, bus, car or plane

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Taxi, bus, drive

  1. Take a taxi from Bukoba to Mutukula
  2. Take the bus from Mutukula to Kampala
  3. Take the bus from Kampala to Malaba
  4. Drive from Malaba to Mbale

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Drive to Mbarara, fly to Jinja, drive

  1. Drive from Bukoba to Mbarara
  2. Fly from Mbarara (MBQ) to Jinja (JIN)
  3. Drive from Jinja to Mbale

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Drive

  1. Drive from Bukoba to Mbale

Drive to Entebbe, fly to Jinja, drive

  1. Drive from Bukoba to Entebbe
  2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Jinja (JIN)
  3. Drive from Jinja to Mbale

Drive to Entebbe, fly to Kisumu, bus, drive

  1. Drive from Bukoba to Entebbe
  2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu (KIS)
  3. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busia
  4. Drive from Busia to Mbale

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The cheapest way to get from Bukoba to Mbale is to drive which costs $75 - $120 and takes 7h 42m.

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The quickest way to get from Bukoba to Mbale is to drive and fly which costs $85 - $360 and takes 7h 14m.

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The distance between Bukoba and Mbale is 376 km. The road distance is 525.6 km.

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It takes approximately 15h 43m to get from Bukoba to Mbale, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Entebbe Airport to Jinja Airport is the direct flight which takes 20 min.

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Yes, the driving distance between Bukoba to Mbale is 526 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Bukoba to Mbale.

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Bar Aviation offers flights from Entebbe Airport to Jinja Airport.

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There are 36+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $15 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Bukoba to Mbale.
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  • Distance: 375.6 km
  • Duration: 15h 43m

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

There is no direct connection from Bukoba to Mbale. However, you can take the taxi to Mutukula, take the bus to Kampala, take the walk to Shree Gopal Limited, take the bus to Petro Fuel Station, take the walk to Kampala, take the bus to Malaba, then take the drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take the drive to Mbale.

Airlines
Bar Aviation
Website
baraviationug.com
Flights from Entebbe to Jinja
Ave. Duration
20 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
$17 - $250
Flights from Mbarara to Jinja
Ave. Duration
2h 10m
When
Every day
Estimated price
$22 - $250
World Ticket
Website
worldticket.com
Flights from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$60 - $200
AirKenya Express
Website
airkenya.com
Flights from Entebbe to Kisumu
Ave. Duration
1h
When
Every day
Estimated price
$60 - $200
Bus operators
Link Bus Services
Phone
+256 414-255 426
Email
info@link.co.ug
Website
link.co.ug
Bus from Mutukula to Kampala
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
5 times a day
Schedules at
link.co.ug
Buscar E.A Limited
Phone
0790 700700
Email
buscareltd@gmail.com
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
Frequency
Once daily
Website
http://bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone
0729356561
Website
tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration
2h 6m
Frequency
Twice daily
Schedules at
tahmeedexpress.com
Other operators
Taxi from Bukoba to Mutukula
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Estimated price
$28 - $35

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