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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to bus and taxi via Nairobi which costs $45 - $65 and takes 10h 55m.

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 21m and costs $130 - $460.

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbale?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbale is 481 km. The road distance is 495.7 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 $55 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 21m 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 23+ hotels available in Mbale.

Nairobi to Mbale - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Nairobi to Mbale by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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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 21m
$136–451
Bus, taxi via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
10h 55m
$47–64
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus
2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi
9h 20m
$55–71
Drive 495.7 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbalecar 495.7 km
6h 48m
$78–113
Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane NBO - KIS
2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus
3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar
7h 10m
$111–243
Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane NBO - EDL
2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus
3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar
7h 3m
$112–418

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

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53 minAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Distance: 481.2 km
Duration: 5h 21m

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 the bus to Malaba then take the taxi to Mbale.

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