What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kalangala?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kalangala is to bus and car ferry which costs $29 - $40 and takes 18h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kalangala?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kalangala is to fly and bus and car ferry which takes 14h 31m and costs $120 - $190.

How far is it from Nairobi to Kalangala?

The distance between Nairobi and Kalangala is 742 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Kalangala without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Kalangala without a car is to bus and car ferry via Kampala which takes 18h 3m and costs $35 - $1,400.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Kalangala?

It takes approximately 18h 3m to get from Nairobi to Kalangala, including transfers.

Where can I stay near Kalangala?

There are nine+ hotels available in Kalangala.

Nairobi to Kalangala - 5 ways to travel via bus, car ferry, and plane

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

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

Bus, car ferry via Kampala
best
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
2. Take the car ferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry MV Kalangala
18h 3m
$39–1,363
Bus, car ferry
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
2. Take the car ferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry MV Kalangala
18h 14m
$29–37
Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, bus, car ferry
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
3. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
4. Take the car ferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry
14h 31m
$129–189
Bus, car ferry #2
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
2. Take the car ferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry MV Kalangala
20h 31m
$34–46
Bus to Nairobi, fly, bus, car ferry
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
3. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
4. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus
5. Take the car ferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry
16h 30m
$108–229

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

70Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Kalangala.

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Distance: 741.6 km
Duration: 18h 3m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kalangala, Central Region, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Kalangala. However, you can take the bus to Kampala, walk to Chief Magistrate's Court, take the bus to Freedom Square, walk to Pan-african Freedom Square - Usafi Market, take the bus to Kitoro Taxi Park - Entebbe, walk to Kitoro Taxi Park, take the bus to Nakiwogo Entebbe, walk to Entebbe, take the car ferry to Kalangala, then take the taxi to Kalangala. Alternatively, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Dahabismil Forex Bureau, take the bus to Kitoro Taxi Park - Entebbe, walk to Kitoro Taxi Park, take the bus to Nakiwogo Entebbe, walk to Entebbe, take the car ferry to Kalangala, then take the taxi to Kalangala.

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