What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island is to bus and drive and ferry which costs $19 - $29 and takes 8h 57m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island is to drive which takes 6h 54m and costs $65 - $100.

How far is it from Kampala to Rusinga Island?

The distance between Kampala and Rusinga Island is 331 km. The road distance is 449.6 km.

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island?

It takes approximately 8h 57m to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kampala to Rusinga Island?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Rusinga Island is 450 km. It takes approximately 6h 54m to drive from Kampala to Rusinga Island.

Where can I stay near Rusinga Island?

There are 11+ hotels available in Rusinga Island.

Kampala to Rusinga Island - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, ferry, and plane

There are 4 ways to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island by bus, car, ferry, or plane

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, ferry
best
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Ugunjabus
3. Drive from Ugunja to Luanda K'otienocar
4. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
8h 57m
$20–28
Drive 449.6 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Rusinga Islandcar 449.6 km
6h 54m
$68–97
Bus, fly, drive, ferry
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane EBB - KIS
3. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Luanda K'otienocar
4. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
5h 55m
Bus, drive, ferry via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus
2. Take the bus from Busia to Ugunjabus
3. Drive from Ugunja to Luanda K'otienocar
4. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
9h 37m
$25–31

Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

21Weekly Planes

50 minAverage Duration

$128Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kampala to Rusinga Island.

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Distance: 331.5 km
Duration: 8h 57m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Rusinga Island, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Rusinga Island. However, you can take the bus to Busia, take the bus to Ugunja, drive to Luanda K'otieno, take the ferry to Mbita, then drive to Rusinga Island. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Rusinga Island in around 6h 54m.

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