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

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Meru is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 11h 21m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Meru is to drive which takes 11h 21m and costs $100 - $160.

How far is it from Kampala to Meru?

The distance between Kampala and Meru is 895 km. The road distance is 710.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Kampala to Meru without a car is to bus and train and taxi which takes 25h 14m and costs $150 - $230.

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

It takes approximately 18h 59m to get from Kampala to Meru, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kampala to Meru?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Meru is 711 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Kampala to Meru.

Where can I stay near Meru?

There are 66+ hotels available in Meru.

Kampala to Meru - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, plane, and taxi

There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Meru by bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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

Bus, drive
best
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskys237
3. Drive from Sagana to Meru
18h 59m
$105–146
Bus, train, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
21h 58m
$54–1,396
Drive 710.9 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Meru710.9 km
11h 21m
$107–154
Fly, train, drive
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)EBB - NBO
2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatina
3. Drive from Karatina to Meru
13h 30m
$190–337
Bus, train, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobi
2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyuki
3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Meru
25h 14m
$159–224

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

52Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 895.4 km
Duration: 18h 59m

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

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Meru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the bus to Tuskys, take the taxi to Maragua, take the train to Sagana, then drive to Meru. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Meru in around 11h 21m.

Airlines