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

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    12h 4m
    $68–82

  2. Drive 521.1 km

    1. Drive from Bukoba to Mbalecar car 521.1 km
    7h 38m
    $78–113

  3. Bus, fly, drive

    1. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane EBB - KIS
    3. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    4. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    13h 32m
    $287–398

Entebbe (EBB) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar21Weekly Planes
Duration50 minAverage Duration
Ticket$170Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 577.1 km
  • Duration: 12h 4m

What companies run services between Bukoba, Tanzania and Mbale, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Bukoba to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Kampala, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Malaba, then take the taxi to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Bukoba to Mbale in around 7h 38m.

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