What is the cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kampala?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to bus which costs $43 and takes 22h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Kampala?

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to taxi and fly and shuttle which takes 4h 14m and costs $250 - $420.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Kampala via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 16m.

How far is it from Arusha to Kampala?

The distance between Arusha and Kampala is 735 km. The road distance is 892.5 km.

How do I travel from Arusha to Kampala without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kampala without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 17h 16m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Kampala?

It takes approximately 4h 14m to get from Arusha to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Kampala bus from?

Arusha to Kampala bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Kampala?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kampala is to bus via Nairobi which takes 17h 16m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $290 - $600 and takes 6h 24m.

Where does the Arusha to Kampala bus arrive?

Arusha to Kampala bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Kampala is 892 km. It takes approximately 12h 56m to drive from Arusha to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1752+ hotels available in Kampala.

Arusha to Kampala - 7 ways to travel via taxi, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

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There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Kampala by taxi, plane, shuttle, bus, or car

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Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly, shuttle
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane JRO - EBB
3. Take a shuttle bus from Entebbe to Kampalashuttle
4h 14m
$252–415
Shuttle, bus
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
19h 11m
$30–1,425
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
17h 16m
Drive 892.5 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Kampalacar 892.5 km
12h 56m
$134–193
Shuttle to Nairobi, fly
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi JKIAshuttle
2. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane NBO - EBB
10h 57m
$217–331
Fly from Arusha
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Entebbe (EBB)plane ARK - EBB
6h 24m
$298–569
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Kampalabus
22h 34m
$42

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

2Weekly Planes

1h 15mAverage Duration

$215Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 735.1 km
Duration: 4h 14m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Kampala, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Arusha to Kampala via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 17h 16m. Alternatively, World Ticket, Uganda Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Entebbe (EBB) once daily.

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