What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Western Province?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Western Province is to bus which costs $22 - $24 and takes 12h 28m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Western Province?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Western Province is to drive which takes 8h 39m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Western Province?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Western Province. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Goma via Kabale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 21m.

How far is it from Kampala to Western Province?

The distance between Kampala and Western Province is 486 km. The road distance is 539.9 km.

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Western Province?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Kampala to Western Province, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Western Province bus from?

Kampala to Western Province bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Western Province?

The best way to get from Kampala to Western Province is to bus via Kabale which takes 12h 21m and costs $23 - $30. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $230 - $600 and takes 14h 32m.

Where does the Kampala to Western Province bus arrive?

Kampala to Western Province bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, arrive at Kabale station.

What is the time difference between Kampala and Western Province?

Western Province is 1h behind Kampala. It is currently 6:10 AM in Kampala and 5:10 AM in Western Province.

Can I drive from Kampala to Western Province?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Western Province is 540 km. It takes approximately 8h 39m to drive from Kampala to Western Province.

Where can I stay near Western Province?

There are 60+ hotels available in Western Province.

Kampala to Western Province - 6 ways to travel via bus, plane, taxi, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kampala to Western Province by bus, plane, taxi, or car

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Bus, fly to Kigali International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Gapco - Post Office to Entebbe Townbus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EBB - KGL
3. Take the taxi from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Ngororerotaxi
4h 48m
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Gomabus
14h 4m
$16–22
Bus via Kabale
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Kabalebus
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Gomabus
12h 21m
$23–29
Drive 539.9 km
1. Drive from Kampala to Gisenyicar 539.9 km
8h 39m
$81–117
Fly to Kamembe International Airport
1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kamembe International Airport (KME)plane EBB - KME
14h 32m
$231–601
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jaguar Bus Terminal to Rond Point Terminusbus
12h 28m
$22–23

Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

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52 minAverage Duration

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Distance: 486.4 km
Duration: 4h 48m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Western Province, Rwanda?

You can take a bus from Kampala to Gisenyi via Kabale, Kabale, and Goma in around 12h 21m. Alternatively, Rwandair Express flies from Entebbe (EBB) to Kamembe International Airport (KME) twice daily.

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