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

The cheapest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza is to drive and fly which takes 8h 28m and costs $120 - $210.

How far is it from Mbale to Mwanza?

The distance between Mbale and Mwanza is 706 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Mbale to Mwanza without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 25h 48m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 28m to get from Mbale to Mwanza, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mbale to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbale to Mwanza is 655 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Mbale to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 42+ hotels available in Mwanza.

Mbale to Mwanza - 5 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, bus, and ferry

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Drive to Bukoba, fly to Mwanza Airport
best
1. Drive from Mbale to Bukoba (BKZ)car
2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane BKZ - MWZ
8h 28m
$122–203
Drive 655.1 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mbale to Mwanzacar 655.1 km
9h 50m
$98–142
Taxi, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mutukulabus
4. Take the taxi from Mutukula to Bukobataxi
5. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
25h 48m
Drive to Grumeti, fly to Mwanza Airport
1. Drive from Mbale to Grumeti (GTZ)car
2. Fly from Grumeti (GTZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane GTZ - MWZ
9h 57m
$219–307
Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Maasai Mara Game Reserve
1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ)plane KIS - KTJ
4. Drive from Maasai Mara Game Reserve (KTJ) to Mwanzacar
11h 17m
$217–470

Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 705.5 km
Duration: 8h 28m

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Mwanza, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Mwanza. However, you can drive to Bukoba (BKZ) airport, fly to Mwanza Airport (MWZ), then take the taxi to Mwanza. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Petro Fuel Station, take the bus to Shree Gopal Limited, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Mutukula, take the taxi to Bukoba, then take the ferry to Mwanza North Port.

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