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There are 5 ways to get from Nairobi to Arua by bus, car, or plane

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  1. Bus

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
    21h 7m
    $33–41

  2. Bus via Kampala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
    23h 30m
    $25–37

  3. Drive 1,030.1 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Aruacar1,030.1 km
    14h 59m
    $154–223

  4. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arua (RUA)planeWIL - RUA
    19h 23m
    $64–346

  5. Bus to Nairobi, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
    2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Arua (RUA)planeNBO - RUA
    11h 17m
    $194–655

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arua (RUA) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration24h 37mAverage Duration
Ticket$61Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Arua, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Arua via Kampala and Kampala in around 21h 7m. Alternatively, Safarilink, Uganda Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arua (RUA) once daily.

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