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There are 3 ways to get from Bukoba to Butembo by bus, car, plane, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Bwerabus bus
    3. Drive from Bwera to Butembocar car
    17h 35m

  2. Drive  495.8 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Bukoba to Butembocar car 495.8 km
    10h 45m
    $69–99

  3. Bus, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisoro (KXO)plane plane EBB - KXO
    3. Take the taxi from Kisoro (KXO) to Butembotaxi taxi
    13h 54m
    $147–427

Entebbe (EBB) to Kisoro (KXO) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration1h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$42Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.2 km
  • Duration: 17h 35m

What companies run services between Bukoba, Tanzania and Butembo, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

There is no direct connection from Bukoba to Butembo. However, you can take the bus to Kampala, walk to Numak Complex, take the bus to Kisenyi Taxi Park, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Bwera, then drive to Butembo. Alternatively, you can drive from Bukoba to Butembo in around 10h 45m.

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