There are 2 ways to get from Kampala to Mbale District (Region) by bus, taxi, or car
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Mbale District (Region) is to drive which costs $30 - $50 and takes 3h 28m.
The fastest way to get from Kampala to Mbale District (Region) is to drive which takes 3h 28m and costs $30 - $50.
The distance between Kampala and Mbale District (Region) is 272 km. The road distance is 229.4 km.
The best way to get from Kampala to Mbale District (Region) without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 5h 24m and costs $45 - $65.
It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Kampala to Mbale District (Region), including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Mbale District (Region) is 229 km. It takes approximately 3h 28m to drive from Kampala to Mbale District (Region).
There are 25+ hotels available in Mbale District (Region).
What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Mbale District (Region), Eastern Region, Uganda?
There is no direct connection from Kampala to Mbale District (Region). However, you can take the bus to Malaba then take the taxi to Mbale District (Region). Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Mbale District (Region) in around 3h 28m.
- Phone
- 0717073333
- [email protected]
- Website
- bus-car.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 33m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $8–11
- Website
- http://bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
- Normal
- $8
- Business/VIP
- $11
- Ave. Duration
- 51 min
- Estimated price
- $40–50
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