There are 5 ways to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane JNB - EBB
4h 44m$240–345Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3d 5h$173–207Drive 3,956.1 km
- Drive from Johannesburg to Entebbecar 3,956.1 km
2d 10h$591–854Bus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
4d 18h$229–290Bus #2
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
4d 22h$239–325
Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe is to bus via Lusaka which costs $170 - $210 and takes 3 days 5h.
The fastest way to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $240 - $350.
No, there is no direct bus from Johannesburg to Entebbe. However, there are services departing from Johannesburg and arriving at Entebbe Town via Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Kysenyi Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 5h.
The distance between Johannesburg and Entebbe is 2975 km. The road distance is 3956.1 km.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 5h and costs $170 - $210.
It takes approximately 4h 44m to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe, including transfers.
Johannesburg to Entebbe bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, depart from Johannesburg station.
The best way to get from Johannesburg to Entebbe is to fly which takes 4h 44m and costs $240 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $170 - $210 and takes 3 days 5h.
Johannesburg to Entebbe bus services, operated by Shalom Bus Services, arrive at Lusaka station.
Entebbe is 1h ahead of Johannesburg. It is currently 5:28 PM in Johannesburg and 6:28 PM in Entebbe.
What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Entebbe, Uganda?
Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Entebbe Town via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Kysenyi Bus Terminal in around 3d 5h.
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Johannesburg International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $220–550
- Phone
- +260 977 982150
- Website
- shalom-bus-services.com
Bus from Johannesburg to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $70–110
- Schedules at
- shalom-bus-services.com
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Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Johannesburg to Entebbe is 3956 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Johannesburg to Entebbe.
There are 350+ hotels available in Entebbe.

