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

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There are 7 ways to get from Nairobi to Mbale by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

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    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus bus
    2. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar car
    8h 42m
    $38–55

  2. Drive  495.7 km

    1. Drive from Nairobi to Mbalecar car 495.7 km
    6h 48m
    $75–107

  3. Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    5h 19m
    $143–469

  4. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    9h 20m
    $56–77

  5. Bus, taxi via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    10h 55m
    $47–68

  6. Fly Nairobi to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    7h 3m
    $111–232

  7. Fly Nairobi to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane NBO - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus bus
    3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar car
    7h 11m
    $142–278

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

Calendar63Weekly Planes
Duration56 minAverage Duration
Ticket$96Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 497.5 km
  • Duration: 8h 42m

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

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Mumias then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Nairobi to Mbale in around 6h 48m.

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