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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kitui is to bus and train and drive via Malaba which costs $30 - $60 and takes 22h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kitui is to fly and drive which takes 10h 55m and costs $310 - $550.

How far is it from Kampala to Kitui?

The distance between Kampala and Kitui is 713 km. The road distance is 768.5 km.

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

It takes approximately 6h 28m to get from Kampala to Kitui, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kampala to Kitui?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kitui is 768 km. It takes approximately 11h 9m to drive from Kampala to Kitui.

Where can I stay near Kitui?

There are 12+ hotels available in Kitui.

Kampala to Kitui - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, plane, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Kitui by bus, plane, car, or train

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Bus, fly to Nairobi, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
3. Drive from Nairobi-Airport-NBO to Kituicar
6h 28m
Bus, train, drive via Malaba
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
3. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
4. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
22h 2m
$33–58
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
17h 59m
Drive 768.5 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Kituicar 768.5 km
11h 9m
$115–166
Fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, drive
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane EBB - WIL
2. Drive from Nairobi-Wilson-Airport-WIL to Kituicar
10h 55m
$318–527
Bus, train, drive via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Emalitrain
3. Drive from Emali to Kituicar
21h 45m
$37–66

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

66Weekly Planes

1h 17mAverage Duration

$189Cheapest Price

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Distance: 713 km
Duration: 6h 28m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Kitui, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Kitui. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Nairobi (NBO), then drive to Kitui. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Kitui via Nairobi, Nairobi Central Stn, Nairobi, and Emali in around 17h 59m.

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