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How to get fromKampala to Kahamaby bus, taxi, car or plane

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There are 3 ways to get from Kampala to Kahama by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Mutukulabus
    2. Take the taxi from Mutukula to Bukoba Bus Terminaltaxi
    3. Take the bus from Bukoba Bus Terminal to Kahama Bus Standbus
    16h 9m

  2. Drive 706.2 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kampala to Kahamacar706.2 km
    10h 11m
    $106–153

  3. Fly, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali (KGL)planeEBB - KGL
    2. Drive from Kigali (KGL) to Kahamacar
    10h 57m
    $200–310

Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali (KGL) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration1h 23mAverage Duration
Ticket$156Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Kahama, Shinyanga, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Kahama. However, you can take the bus to Mutukula, take the taxi to Bukoba Bus Terminal, then take the bus to Kahama Bus Stand. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Kahama in around 10h 11m.

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