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How to get fromKenya to Mbaleby bus, car, plane or taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Kenya to Mbale by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
    2. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar
    8h 42m
    $31–51

  2. Drive 495.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbalecar495.8 km
    6h 48m
    $75–107

  3. Fly, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)planeWIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
    5h 17m
    $105–215

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
    9h 20m
    $61–82

  5. Bus, taxi via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
    10h 55m
    $52–68

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar58Weekly Planes
Duration46 minAverage Duration
Ticket$36Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Kenya and Mbale, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kenya to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Mumias then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Mbale in around 6h 48m.

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