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How to get fromKampala to Kigomaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Kigoma by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kigoma

    best
    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane plane EBB - TKQ
    11h 57m
    $295–806

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus bus
    46h 15m
    $67–72

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain train
    2d 22h
    $72–111

  4. Drive  848.9 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Kigomacar car 848.9 km
    12h 33m
    $127–184

  5. Fly to Bujumbura, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane EBB - BJM
    2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar car
    7h 59m
    $190–390

Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights

Calendar12Weekly Planes
Duration12h 17mAverage Duration
Ticket$292Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.6 km
  • Duration: 11h 57m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Kigoma, Tanzania?

Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigoma (TKQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Kigoma via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 46h 15m.

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