What is the cheapest way to get from Masindi to Mbale?

The cheapest way to get from Masindi to Mbale is to drive which costs $55 - $85 and takes 6h 22m.

What is the fastest way to get from Masindi to Mbale?

The fastest way to get from Masindi to Mbale is to drive which takes 6h 22m and costs $55 - $85.

How far is it from Masindi to Mbale?

The distance between Masindi and Mbale is 492 km. The road distance is 389.5 km.

How do I travel from Masindi to Mbale without a car?

The best way to get from Masindi to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 27m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Masindi to Mbale?

It takes approximately 9h 27m to get from Masindi to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Masindi to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Masindi to Mbale is 389 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Masindi to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mbale.

Masindi to Mbale - 2 ways to travel via bus, taxi, and car

There are 2 ways to get from Masindi to Mbale by bus, taxi, or car

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Bus, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Masindi to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
3. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
9h 27m
Drive 389.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Masindi to Mbalecar 389.5 km
6h 22m
$59–84

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Masindi to Mbale.

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Distance: 491.9 km
Duration: 9h 27m

What companies run services between Masindi, Uganda and Mbale, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Masindi to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Kampala, walk to Shree Gopal Limited, take the bus to Petro Fuel Station, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Malaba, then take the taxi to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Masindi to Mbale in around 6h 22m.

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