There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Kigoma by plane, bus, train, 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 to Kigoma
best- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane EBB - TKQ
13h 17m$285–806Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
46h 15m$67–72Bus, train
- Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
2d 22h$72–111Drive 848.9 km
- Drive from Kampala to Kigomacar 848.9 km
12h 33m$127–184Fly to Bujumbura, drive
- Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane EBB - BJM
- Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
7h 59m$190–390
Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to bus which costs $65 - $75 and takes 46h 15m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 7h 59m and costs $190 - $390.
No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 15m.
The distance between Kampala and Kigoma is 679 km. The road distance is 848.9 km.
The best way to get from Kampala to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 46h 15m and costs $65 - $75.
It takes approximately 13h 17m to get from Kampala to Kigoma, including transfers.
Kampala to Kigoma bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kampala station.
The best way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to fly which takes 13h 17m and costs $280 - $850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $75 and takes 46h 15m.
Kampala to Kigoma bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kigoma is 849 km. It takes approximately 12h 33m to drive from Kampala to Kigoma.
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Kigoma, Tanzania?
Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, and Kenya Airways fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Kigoma via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 46h 15m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Entebbe to Kigoma via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Entebbe to Kigoma via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $280–800
Flights from Entebbe to Kigoma via Nairobi, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 12m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $290–850
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
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