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

The cheapest way to get from Blantyre to Kampala is to bus which costs $209 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Blantyre to Kampala is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $340 - $1,400.

Is there a direct bus between Blantyre and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Blantyre to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Wenela Bus Stn and arriving at Kampala via RoadPort and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Blantyre to Kampala?

The distance between Blantyre and Kampala is 1828 km. The road distance is 2345.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Blantyre to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $209.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Blantyre to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Blantyre to Kampala bus from?

Blantyre to Kampala bus services, operated by Trip Trans, depart from Wenela Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Blantyre to Kampala?

The best way to get from Blantyre to Kampala is to fly which takes 7h 39m and costs $340 - $1,400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $209 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Blantyre to Kampala bus arrive?

Blantyre to Kampala bus services, operated by Trip Trans, arrive at RoadPort station.

What is the time difference between Blantyre and Kampala?

Kampala is 1h ahead of Blantyre. It is currently 9:26 PM in Blantyre and 10:26 PM in Kampala.

Can I drive from Blantyre to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Blantyre to Kampala is 2346 km. It takes approximately 44h 12m to drive from Blantyre to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1612+ hotels available in Kampala.

Blantyre to Kampala - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Blantyre to Kampala by plane, bus, or car

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Fly
best
1. Fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Entebbe (EBB)plane BLZ - EBB
7h 39m
$347–1,317
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3d 1h
$208
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Kamuzu Hwy to Mzuzubus
2. Take the bus from Mzuzu to Karongabus
3. Take the bus from Karonga to Songwebus
4. Drive from Songwe to Mbeyacar
5. Take the bus from Mbeya to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
6. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
2d 9h
Drive 2,345.7 km
1. Drive from Blantyre to Kampalacar 2,345.7 km
44h 12m
$684–988
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Wenela Bus Stn to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
3d 6h
$218–243

Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

11Weekly Planes

7h 26mAverage Duration

$336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,828.2 km
Duration: 7h 39m

What companies run services between Blantyre, Malawi and Kampala, Uganda?

Ethiopian Airlines and Uganda Airlines fly from Chileka International Airport (BLZ) to Entebbe (EBB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Wenela Bus Stn to Kampala via RoadPort and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 1h.

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