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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbale is to drive which costs $95 - $150 and takes 9h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbale is to taxi and fly and bus and drive which takes 8h 19m and costs $130 - $390.

How far is it from Mwanza to Mbale?

The distance between Mwanza and Mbale is 608 km. The road distance is 655.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbale without a car is to ferry and taxi and bus which takes 25h 46m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 8h 19m to get from Mwanza to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mbale is 656 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Mwanza to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 18+ hotels available in Mbale.

Mwanza to Mbale - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Mwanza to Mbale by taxi, plane, bus, car, 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.

Taxi to Musoma, fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Mwanza to Musoma (MUZ)taxi
2. Fly from Musoma (MUZ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane MUZ - KIS
3. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
4. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
8h 19m
$135–386
Drive 655.6 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Mwanza to Mbalecar 655.6 km
9h 49m
$98–142
Ferry, taxi, bus
1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry
2. Take the taxi from Bukoba to Mutukulataxi
3. Take the bus from Mutukula to Kampalabus
4. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
5. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
25h 46m
Fly Mwanza Airport to Bukoba, drive
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ)plane MWZ - BKZ
2. Drive from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbalecar
8h 29m
$114–445

Musoma (MUZ) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

4Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$30Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 607.7 km
Duration: 8h 19m

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

There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Mbale. However, you can take the taxi to Musoma (MUZ) airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take the ferry to Bukoba, take the taxi to Mutukula, 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.

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