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How to get fromKampala to Diani Beachby bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from Kampala to Diani Beach by bus, plane, train, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, fly to Ukunda

    best
    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane plane EBB - UKA
    6h 36m

  2. Bus, taxi via Busia

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    22h 37m
    $122–164

  3. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    19h 57m

  4. Drive 1,145 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Diani Beachcar car 1,145 km
    15h 3m
    $172–248

  5. Bus, fly to Mombasa, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus bus
    2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane plane EBB - MBA
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa (MBA) to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    5h 49m

  6. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    22h 20m
    $123–164

  7. Bus, taxi via Malaba

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Mombasa to Diani Beachtaxi taxi
    25h 36m
    $123–159

Entebbe (EBB) to Ukunda (UKA) flights

Calendar18Weekly Planes
Duration4h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$151Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 968.2 km
  • Duration: 6h 36m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Diani Beach, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Diani Beach. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, then fly to Ukunda (UKA). Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi Central Stn, take the train to Nairobi Terminus, take the train to Mombasa, then take the taxi to Diani Beach.

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