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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to bus and drive which costs $30 - $55 and takes 8h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly and bus and drive which takes 5h 1m and costs $100 - $280.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbale?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbale is 468 km. The road distance is 495.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 9h 20m and costs $60 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m to get from Nairobi to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbale is 496 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Nairobi to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 25+ hotels available in Mbale.

Nairobi to Mbale - 8 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi to Mbale by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane WIL - KIS
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
5h 9m
$91–187
Bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
2. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar
8h 42m
$31–51
Drive 495.8 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbalecar 495.8 km
6h 48m
$75–107
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane WIL - EDL
2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus
3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar
5h 1m
$104–274
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive
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. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
7h 8m
$112–230
Bus to Nairobi, fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kencom/Ambassadeur to JKIA - Passenger Boardingbus
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane NBO - EDL
3. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus
4. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar
7h 10m
$143–335
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
9h 20m
$61–82
Bus, taxi via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
10h 55m
$52–68

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

62Weekly Planes

46 minAverage Duration

$36Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Nairobi to Mbale.

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Distance: 468.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mbale. However, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nairobi to Mbale via Mumias in around 8h 42m.

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