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How to get fromJohannesburg to Mbararaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Johannesburg to Mbarara by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane JNB - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus bus
    10h 22m

  2. Bus, train, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the train from Pugu to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dodoma to Mutukulabus bus
    5. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar car
    3d 3h
    $217–278

  3. Fly to Entebbe, bus

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane JNB - EBB
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    11h 57m

  4. Fly to Kasese, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kasese (KSE)plane plane JNB - KSE
    2. Take the taxi from Kasese (KSE) to Mbararataxi taxi
    12h 42m
    $264–628

  5. Fly to Kihihi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kihihi Airport (KHX)plane plane JNB - KHX
    2. Take the taxi from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Mbararataxi taxi
    13h 22m
    $264–628

  6. Bus via Lusaka

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    3d 10h

  7. Bus, train, drive via Tunduma

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus bus
    3. Take the train from Tunduma to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Mutukulabus bus
    5. Drive from Mutukula to Mbararacar car
    3d 15h

  8. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    5d 5h
    $249–347

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration6h 7mAverage Duration
Ticket$223Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 2,960.9 km
  • Duration: 10h 22m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Mbarara, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Johannesburg to Mbarara via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Kampala in around 3d 10h.

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