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How to get fromMbale to Aruaby taxi, bus, car or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbale to Arua by taxi, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Taxi, bus

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    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    13h 37m
    $63–76

  2. Drive 534.9 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Aruacar car 534.9 km
    8h 13m
    $80–116

  3. Taxi, bus to Entebbe, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus bus
    3. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Arua (RUA)plane plane EBB - RUA
    9h 44m
    $102–371

  4. Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly

    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arua (RUA)plane plane KIS - RUA
    19h 40m
    $90–404

Entebbe (EBB) to Arua (RUA) flights

Calendar3Weekly Planes
Duration1h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$45Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Arua. However, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Kampala, then take the bus to Arua. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbale to Arua in around 8h 13m.

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