What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro is to bus and taxi which costs $60 - $65 and takes 26h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 47m and costs $250 - $370.

How far is it from Kampala to Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Kampala and Kilimanjaro is 1041 km. The road distance is 957.3 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Kilimanjaro without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro without a car is to bus and taxi via Nairobi which takes 21h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro?

It takes approximately 21h 17m to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro, including transfers.

Can I drive from Kampala to Kilimanjaro?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kilimanjaro is 957 km. It takes approximately 15h 1m to drive from Kampala to Kilimanjaro.

Where can I stay near Kilimanjaro?

There are nine+ hotels available in Kilimanjaro.

Kampala to Kilimanjaro - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, taxi, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro by bus, taxi, car, plane, shuttle, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Bus, taxi via Nairobi
best
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
21h 17m
Bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Moshibus
3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
26h 25m
$61–65
Drive 957.3 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Kilimanjarocar 957.3 km
15h 1m
$143–207
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle, taxi
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EBB - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Moshishuttle
3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
13h 36m
$220–332
Bus, train, drive
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Kibwezitrain
3. Drive from Kibwezi to Kilimanjarocar
21h 29m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Marangushuttle
26h 4m
$102–127
Fly to Arusha, taxi
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Arusha (ARK)plane EBB - ARK
2. Take the taxi from Arusha-Airport-ARK to Kilimanjarotaxi
11h 22m
$325–655
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane EBB - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kilimanjarotaxi
7h 47m
$250–370

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

69Weekly Planes

1h 14mAverage Duration

$47Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kampala to Kilimanjaro.

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Distance: 1,041.3 km
Duration: 21h 17m

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

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Moshi, then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Kilimanjaro in around 15h 1m.

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