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How to get fromKampala to Dar es Salaamby bus, plane, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Dar es Salaam by bus, plane, or car

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  1. Bus to Entebbe, fly

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane EBB - DAR
    5h 17m

  2. Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    26h 9m
    $46

  3. Drive 1,455.6 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Dar es Salaamcar car 1,455.6 km
    21h 13m
    $218–315

  4. Bus to Bukoba, fly

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus bus
    2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane plane BKZ - DAR
    10h 6m
    $183–275

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    30h
    $55–80

Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

Calendar25Weekly Planes
Duration3h 20mAverage Duration
Ticket$185Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,125.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 26h.

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