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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mbeya is to bus via Mbeya which costs $65 - $68 and takes 42h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mbeya is to fly which takes 8h 56m and costs $290 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Mbeya?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Mbeya. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Mbeya via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 53m.

How far is it from Kampala to Mbeya?

The distance between Kampala and Mbeya is 2268 km. The road distance is 1384.1 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Mbeya without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Mbeya without a car is to bus which takes 38h 53m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 38h 53m to get from Kampala to Mbeya, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Mbeya bus from?

Kampala to Mbeya bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Mbeya?

The best way to get from Kampala to Mbeya is to bus which takes 38h 53m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $800 and takes 8h 56m.

Where does the Kampala to Mbeya bus arrive?

Kampala to Mbeya bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Mbeya?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mbeya is 1384 km. It takes approximately 30h 17m to drive from Kampala to Mbeya.

Where can I stay near Mbeya?

There are 17+ hotels available in Mbeya.

Kampala to Mbeya - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and ferry

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There are 8 ways to get from Kampala to Mbeya by bus, car, plane, train, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Mbeyabus
38h 53m
Bus via Mbeya
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
42h
$65–67
Drive 1,384.1 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Mbeyacar 1,384.1 km
30h 17m
$207–299
Bus to Bukoba, fly
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane BKZ - MBI
35h 25m
$396–766
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mbeyabus
46h 19m
$76–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Mbeyatrain
2d
$72–79
Fly from Entebbe
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane EBB - MBI
8h 56m
$290–800
Bus, ferry to Mwanza Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
2. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
3. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane MWZ - MBI
21h 9m
$395–790

Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

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27h 50mAverage Duration

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Distance: 2,267.7 km
Duration: 38h 53m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbeya, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Kampala to Mbeya via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 38h 53m. Alternatively, Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Kenya Airways fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) twice daily.

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