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There are 3 ways to get from Kampala to Mwanza by plane, bus, car or ferry

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Fly  •  1h 31m

  1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mwanza (MWZ) EBB - MWZ

$188 - $610

2 alternative options

Bus, drive, ferry  •  14h 26m

  1. Take the bus from Kampala to Mutukula
  2. Drive from Mutukula to Bukoba
  3. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza

Drive  •  11h 24m

  1. Drive from Kampala to Mwanza 788.1 km

$65 - $100

Coronavirus (COVID-19) in Tanzania

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Coronavirus (COVID-19) Travel Advice

Some lockdown measures have been lifted in Uganda, starting May 4.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Uganda

Currently, we are unable to provide international travel restriction information for Tanzania relating to Coronavirus (COVID-19). For the latest travel status in Tanzania, please check government recommendations.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Tanzania

Currently, we are unable to provide domestic travel restriction information for travelling within Tanzania. For the latest Coronavirus (COVID-19) travel status within Tanzania, please check government recommendations.

Official Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information for Tanzania

Last updated: February 21 | Data sourced from: ACAPS, OXFORD

Questions & Answers

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mwanza is to drive which costs $65 - $100 and takes 11h 24m.

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The quickest way to get from Kampala to Mwanza is to fly which costs $180 - $650 and takes 1h 31m.

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It is 317 km from Kampala to Mwanza. It is approximately 788.1 km to drive.

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It takes approximately 1h 31m to get from Kampala to Mwanza, including transfers.

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The quickest flight from Entebbe Airport to Mwanza Airport is the direct flight which takes 50 min.

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Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mwanza is 788 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Kampala to Mwanza.

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Auric Air Services Limited offers flights from Entebbe Airport to Mwanza Airport.

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There are 12+ hotels available in Mwanza. Prices start at $100 USD per night.

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The best way to get from Kampala to Entebbe Airport is to drive which takes 33 min and costs $3 - $6.

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  • Distance: 317 km
  • Duration: 1h 31m

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

Auric Air Services Limited flies from Kampala to Mwanza 4 times a week.

Airlines
Auric Air Services Limited
Website
auricair.com
Flights from Entebbe to Mwanza
Ave. Duration
50 min
When
Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday and Sunday
Estimated price
$180 - $600
Bus operators
Link Bus Services
Phone
+256 414-255 426
Email
info@link.co.ug
Website
link.co.ug
Bus from Kampala to Mutukula
Ave. Duration
8h
Frequency
5 times a day
Schedules at
link.co.ug
Ferry operators
EarthWise Ferries
Phone
+256 751 802 294
Email
ugoffice@earthwiseferries.com
Website
earthwiseferries.com
Ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
$22
Schedules at
earthwiseferries.com

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