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How to get fromKampala to Mbalaby plane, car, bus, or ferry

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There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Mbala by plane, car, bus, or ferry

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  1. Fly Entebbe to Mbeya Airport, drive

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    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane EBB - MBI
    2. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Mbalacar car
    15h 19m
    $340–865

  2. Drive 1,365.5 km

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    1. Drive from Kampala to Mbalacar car 1,365.5 km
    26h 26m
    $204–295

  3. Fly Entebbe to Sumbawanga, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Sumbawanga (SUT)plane plane EBB - SUT
    2. Drive from Sumbawanga (SUT) to Mbalacar car
    15h 32m
    $257–726

  4. Fly Entebbe to Mpanda Airport, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane EBB - NPY
    2. Drive from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Mbalacar car
    24h 55m
    $300–725

  5. Fly Entebbe to Kasama, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kasama (KAA)plane plane EBB - KAA
    2. Drive from Kasama (KAA) to Mbalacar car
    15h 42m
    $325–790

  6. Bus, ferry to Mwanza Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, drive

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus bus
    2. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry ferry
    3. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane MWZ - MBI
    4. Drive from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Mbalacar car
    24h 42m
    $335–545

Entebbe (EBB) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights

Calendar20Weekly Planes
Duration10h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$301Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 1,346.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 19m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbala, Zambia?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Mbala. However, you can take the bus to Entebbe Town, take the taxi to Entebbe (EBB) airport, fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI), then drive to Mbala. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Mbala in around 26h 26m.

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