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How to get fromLusaka to Aruaby plane, bus, train, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Lusaka to Arua by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Arua

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA)plane plane LUN - RUA
    14h 33m
    $313–791

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    2d 15h
    $111

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    3d 10h

  4. Drive  2,799.6 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Aruacar car 2,799.6 km
    2d
    $419–605

  5. Fly to Entebbe, bus

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane LUN - EBB
    2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    11h 51m
    $279–460

  6. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus bus
    2d 19h
    $121–146

Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA) flights

Calendar4Weekly Planes
Duration17h 3mAverage Duration
Ticket$283Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,087.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 33m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Arua, Uganda?

Uganda Airlines, Eagle Air Uganda, and two other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Arua via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Kampala in around 2d 15h.

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