What is the cheapest way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

The cheapest way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala is to bus via Kampala which costs $14 - $28 and takes 17h.

What is the fastest way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

The fastest way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $260 - $430.

Is there a direct bus between Ongata Rongai and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Ongata Rongai to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Tumaini/Ongata Rongai and arriving at Kampala via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h.

How far is it from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

The distance between Ongata Rongai and Kampala is 565 km. The road distance is 640.5 km.

How do I travel from Ongata Rongai to Kampala without a car?

The best way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 15h and costs $23 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Ongata Rongai to Kampala bus from?

Ongata Rongai to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

The best way to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $260 - $430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $40 and takes 15h.

Where does the Ongata Rongai to Kampala bus arrive?

Ongata Rongai to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Ongata Rongai to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Ongata Rongai to Kampala is 641 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Ongata Rongai to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1285+ hotels available in Kampala.

Ongata Rongai to Kampala - 6 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala by plane, bus, car, or shuttle

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

Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Entebbe (EBB)plane WIL - EBB
6h 11m
$264–429
Bus via Kampala #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
17h
$15–28
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
15h
$24–36
Drive 640.5 km
1. Drive from Ongata Rongai to Kampalacar 640.5 km
9h 22m
$96–139
Line 125 bus, line 110 bus to Nairobi, fly, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Tumaini/Ongata Rongai to Railwaysbus
2. Take the bus from Easy Coach/Uchumi to Cabanasbus
3. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane NBO - EBB
4. Take a shuttle bus from Entebbe to Kampalashuttle
6h 58m
$197–277
Bus via Kampala
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
15h 59m

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

24Weekly Planes

4h 57mAverage Duration

$43Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Ongata Rongai to Kampala.

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Distance: 565.4 km
Duration: 6h 11m

What companies run services between Ongata Rongai, Marsabit, Kenya and Kampala, Uganda?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and two other airlines fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Entebbe (EBB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, Buscar E.A Limited operates a bus from Nairobi to Kampala twice daily. Tickets cost $23–31 and the journey takes 13h.

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