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

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

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  1. Drive, bus

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    1. Drive from Mbale to Mumiascar car
    2. Take the bus from Mumias to Nairobibus bus
    8h 41m
    $30–51

  2. Drive 495.9 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Nairobicar car 495.9 km
    6h 48m
    $75–107

  3. Drive, bus, 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 Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    5h 14m
    $105–207

  4. Taxi, bus

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    9h 22m
    $61–82

  5. Taxi, bus via Nairobi

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    10h 54m
    $53–68

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

Calendar62Weekly Planes
Duration47 minAverage Duration
Ticket$40Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Kenya?

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

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