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How to get fromNairobi to Mbaleby plane, car, bus or taxi

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

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  1. Fly to Kakamega Airport, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kakamega Airport (GGM)planeWIL - GGM
    2. Drive from Kakamega Airport (GGM) to Mbalecar
    3h
    $75–147

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus
    2. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar
    8h 42m
    $31–51

  3. Drive 495.8 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbalecar495.8 km
    6h 48m
    $75–107

  4. Fly to Kitale Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kitale Airport (KTL)planeWIL - KTL
    2. Drive from Kitale Airport (KTL) to Mbalecar
    3h 8m
    $90–149

  5. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)planeWIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
    5h 8m
    $90–159

  6. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)planeWIL - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus
    3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar
    5h 1m
    $102–198

  7. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
    9h 20m
    $61–82

  8. 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 Kakamega Airport (GGM) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$53Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Mbale, Uganda?

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

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