There are 2 ways to get from Kampala to Lira by bus, taxi, or car
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The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Lira is to drive which costs $50 - $75 and takes 4h 53m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Lira is to drive which takes 4h 53m and costs $50 - $75.
The distance between Kampala and Lira is 442 km. The road distance is 340.8 km.
The best way to get from Kampala to Lira without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 10h 19m and costs $85 - $110.
It takes approximately 10h 19m to get from Kampala to Lira, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Lira is 341 km. It takes approximately 4h 53m to drive from Kampala to Lira.
There are seven+ hotels available in Lira.
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Lira, Uganda?
There is no direct connection from Kampala to Lira. However, you can take the bus to Gulu then take the taxi to Lira. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Lira in around 4h 53m.
- Phone
- +256 200 766100
Bus from Kampala to Gulu
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $18
- Schedules at
- booking.ttta.co.ug
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 4m
- Estimated price
- $70–90
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