There are 4 ways to get from Fort Portal to Mbarara by bus, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Fort Portal to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus
11h 16mTaxi
cheapest- Take the taxi from Fort Portal to Mbararataxi 180.2 km
3h 4m$1Drive 180.2 km
- Drive from Fort Portal to Mbararacar 180.2 km
3h 4m$27–39Bus via Mbarara
- Take the bus from Fort Portal to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus
13h 10m
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Fort Portal to Mbarara is to taxi which costs $1 and takes 3h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Fort Portal to Mbarara is to drive which takes 3h 4m and costs $26 - $40.
No, there is no direct bus from Fort Portal to Mbarara. However, there are services departing from Fort Portal and arriving at Mbarara via Namirembe Park and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.
The distance between Fort Portal and Mbarara is 553 km. The road distance is 180.2 km.
The best way to get from Fort Portal to Mbarara without a car is to bus which takes 11h 16m and costs .
It takes approximately 11h 16m to get from Fort Portal to Mbarara, including transfers.
Fort Portal to Mbarara bus services, operated by Link Bus Services, depart from Fort Portal station.
Fort Portal to Mbarara bus services, operated by Link Bus Services, arrive at Kampala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Fort Portal to Mbarara is 180 km. It takes approximately 3h 4m to drive from Fort Portal to Mbarara.
There are 43+ hotels available in Mbarara.
What companies run services between Fort Portal, Uganda and Mbarara, Uganda?
You can take a bus from Fort Portal to Mbarara via Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Kampala in around 11h 16m.
- Phone
- +256 414-255 426
- [email protected]
- Website
- link.co.ug
Bus from Fort Portal to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- link.co.ug
Bus from Fort Portal to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Schedules at
- link.co.ug
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 4m
- Estimated price
- $1
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