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How to get fromKampala to Shinyangaby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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

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  1. Bus, taxi

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    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Kahamabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kahama to Shinyangataxi taxi
    13h 26m
    $70–80

  2. Drive 813.6 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Shinyangacar car 813.6 km
    11h 51m
    $122–176

  3. Bus to Bukoba, fly, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus bus
    2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane BKZ - MWZ
    3. Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Shinyangataxi taxi
    9h 50m
    $126–521

  4. Fly from Entebbe, taxi

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane plane EBB - MWZ
    2. Take the taxi from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Shinyangataxi taxi
    8h 51m
    $330–565

Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Kampala to Shinyanga.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 815.8 km
  • Duration: 13h 26m

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

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Shinyanga. However, you can take the bus to Kahama then take the taxi to Shinyanga. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Shinyanga in around 11h 51m.

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