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How to get fromKisumu to Mbararaby plane, bus, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Kisumu to Mbarara by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Entebbe, bus

    best
    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane KIS - EBB
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    8h 14m

  2. Bus via Mbarara

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    16h 41m
    $29–35

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Mbararabus bus
    14h 21m

  4. Drive  572.9 km

    1. Drive from Kisumu to Mbararacar car 572.9 km
    8h 15m
    $86–124

  5. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane KIS - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus bus
    11h 18m

  6. Fly to Kihihi Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kihihi Airport (KHX)plane plane KIS - KHX
    2. Take the taxi from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Mbararataxi taxi
    6h 20m
    $65–358

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration45 minAverage Duration
Ticket$337Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 563.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 14m

What companies run services between Kisumu, Kenya and Mbarara, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Kisumu to Mbarara via Busia, Kampala, and Kampala in around 14h 21m.

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