There are 2 ways to get from Kampala to Mbale by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mbale is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 19m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mbale is to drive which takes 3h 19m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Kampala and Mbale is 278 km. The road distance is 221.5 km.
The best way to get from Kampala to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 27m and costs $50 - $75.
It takes approximately 5h 27m to get from Kampala to Mbale, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mbale is 222 km. It takes approximately 3h 19m to drive from Kampala to Mbale.
There are 25+ hotels available in Mbale.
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbale, Uganda?
There is no direct connection from Kampala to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Malaba then take the taxi to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Mbale in around 3h 19m.
- Phone
- 0717073333
- buscareltd@gmail.com
- Website
- bus-car.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- http://bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
- Normal
- $8
- Business/VIP
- $11
- Ave. Duration
- 54 min
- Estimated price
- $45–60
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