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 fly and drive which takes 8h 29m and costs $110 - $210.

How far is it from Mwanza to Mbale?

The distance between Mwanza and Mbale is 706 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 29m 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 25+ hotels available in Mbale.

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

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

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

Fly to Bukoba, drive
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ)plane MWZ - BKZ
2. Drive from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mbalecar
8h 29m
$119–210
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 to Grumeti, drive
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Grumeti (GTZ)plane MWZ - GTZ
2. Drive from Grumeti (GTZ) to Mbalecar
9h 56m
$214–305

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ) flights

7Weekly Planes

40 minAverage Duration

$38Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 705.9 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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 Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Bukoba (BKZ), 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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