There are 4 ways to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara by bus, rideshare, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Bus
best- Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
- Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
5h 17mDrive 238.3 km
cheapest- Drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbararacar 238.3 km
3h 32m$36–52Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Mbarara238.3 km
3h 32mBus via Mbarara
- Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
- Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
6h 2m
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara is to drive which costs $35 - $55 and takes 3h 32m.
The fastest way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara is to drive which takes 3h 32m and costs $35 - $55.
No, there is no direct bus from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Mbarara via Kabale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 17m.
The distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Mbarara is 243 km. The road distance is 238.3 km.
The best way to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara without a car is to bus which takes 5h 17m and costs .
It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara, including transfers.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kigali station.
Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Katuna station.
Mbarara is 1h ahead of Kigali Airport (KGL). It is currently 4:22 PM in Kigali Airport (KGL) and 5:22 PM in Mbarara.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara is 238 km. It takes approximately 3h 32m to drive from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara.
What companies run services between Kigali Airport (KGL), Rwanda and Mbarara, Uganda?
You can take a vehicle from Kigali Airport (KGL) to Mbarara via Kigali, Katuna, and Kabale in around 5h 17m.
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Kigali to Katuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
Bus from Kigali to Katuna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
- Phone
- +256704300537
Bus from Kabale to Mbarara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +250788351253
- [email protected]
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Kabale to Mbarara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 15m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $14–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Kigali-KGL to Mbarara
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 32m
- Frequency
- On demand
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There are 55+ hotels available in Mbarara.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Kigali Airport (KGL) and Mbarara. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.





