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How to get fromKampala to Mbaleby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kampala to Mbale by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Masakabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Masaka to Mbaletaxi taxi
    3h 43m

  2. Bus, taxi via Masaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Masakabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Masaka to Mbaletaxi taxi
    4h 37m
    $16–21

  3. Drive 143.3 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Mbalecar car 143.3 km
    2h 42m
    $22–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kampala to Mbaletaxi taxi 143.3 km
    2h 42m
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160 km
  • Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbale, Central Region, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Mbale. However, you can take the bus to Masaka then take the taxi to Mbale. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Mbale in around 2h 42m.

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