What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Tanga?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Tanga is to bus which costs $25 - $40 and takes 26h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Tanga?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Tanga is to fly which takes 9h and costs $320 - $1,000.

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Tanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Tanga via Malaba and Mombasa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 15m.

How far is it from Kampala to Tanga?

The distance between Kampala and Tanga is 1137 km. The road distance is 1223.6 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Tanga without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Tanga without a car is to bus and train which takes 23h 3m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Tanga?

It takes approximately 9h 55m to get from Kampala to Tanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Tanga bus from?

Kampala to Tanga bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Tanga?

The best way to get from Kampala to Tanga is to fly which takes 9h and costs $320 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $25 - $40 and takes 26h 15m.

Where does the Kampala to Tanga bus arrive?

Kampala to Tanga bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Malaba station.

Can I drive from Kampala to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Tanga is 1224 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Kampala to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 17+ hotels available in Tanga.

Kampala to Tanga - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Kampala to Tanga by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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Fly to Mombasa, bus
best
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA)plane EBB - MBA
2. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
9h 55m
$201–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
26h 15m
$26–39
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the train from Nairobi to Mombasatrain
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
23h 3m
Drive 1,223.6 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Tangacar 1,223.6 km
17h 2m
$183–265
Fly to Tanga Airport
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane EBB - TGT
9h
$323–955
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane EBB - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
11h 41m
$193–411
Fly to Ukunda, taxi, bus
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Ukunda (UKA)plane EBB - UKA
2. Take the taxi from Ukunda (UKA) to Mombasataxi
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
12h 42m
$470–610
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
36h 31m
$71–101

Entebbe (EBB) to Mombasa (MBA) flights

24Weekly Planes

3h 33mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,136.8 km
Duration: 9h 55m

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

Uganda Airlines, Auric Air Services Limited, and two other airlines fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Tanga Airport (TGT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kampala to Tanga via Malaba and Mombasa in around 26h 15m.

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