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There are 3 ways to get from Hoima to Mbale by bus, car or plane

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Bus, drive  •  9h 58m

  1. Take the bus from Hoima to Kampala
  2. Take the bus from Kampala to Malaba
  3. Drive from Malaba to Mbale

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Drive  •  6h 11m

  1. Drive from Hoima to Mbale 420.6 km

Bus, fly, drive  •  8h 41m

  1. Take the bus from Hoima to Kampala
  2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Jinja (JIN) EBB - JIN
  3. Drive from Jinja to Mbale

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The cheapest way to get from Hoima to Mbale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.

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The quickest way to get from Hoima to Mbale is to drive which costs $60 - $95 and takes 6h 11m.

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The distance between Hoima and Mbale is 316 km. The road distance is 420.6 km.

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It takes approximately 9h 58m to get from Hoima 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 Hoima to Mbale is 421 km. It takes approximately 6h 11m to drive from Hoima to Mbale.

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Bar Aviation offers flights from Entebbe Airport to Jinja Airport.

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There are 12+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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Map of how to get from Hoima to Mbale.
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  • Distance: 316.2 km
  • Duration: 9h 58m

What companies run services between Hoima, Uganda and Mbale, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Hoima to Mbale. However, you can 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
$3 - $180
Bus operators
Link Bus Services
Phone
+256 414-255 426
Email
info@link.co.ug
Website
link.co.ug
Bus from Hoima to Kampala
Ave. Duration
3h 26m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Schedules at
link.co.ug
Buscar E.A Limited
Phone
+254718127350
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration
4h 33m
Frequency
Once daily

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