Rome2Rio

How to get fromLusaka to Mbaleby plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

Find Transport to Mbale

See all options

There are 9 ways to get from Lusaka to Mbale by plane, bus, car, taxi, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly to Kisumu International Airport, bus, drive

    best
    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane LUN - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    9h 48m
    $411–578

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Busiabus bus
    3. Drive from Busia to Mbalecar car
    2d 12h
    $124–140

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    2d 6h
    $152–174

  4. Bus, train, drive

    1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    4. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    5. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mumiasbus bus
    6. Drive from Mumias to Mbalecar car
    3d 10h

  5. Drive 2,499.2 km

    1. Drive from Lusaka to Mbalecar car 2,499.2 km
    42h 49m
    $374–540

  6. Fly to Eldoret International Airport, bus, drive

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Eldoret International Airport (EDL)plane plane LUN - EDL
    2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Malababus bus
    3. Drive from Malaba to Mbalecar car
    9h 57m
    $622–894

  7. Fly to Entebbe, taxi, bus

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane LUN - EBB
    2. Take the taxi from Entebbe (EBB) to Kampalataxi taxi
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    10h 19m
    $327–563

  8. Fly to Nairobi, bus, taxi

    1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane LUN - NBO
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus bus
    3. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    14h 34m
    $352–670

  9. Bus, taxi via Nairobi

    1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Malababus bus
    4. Take the taxi from Malaba to Mbaletaxi taxi
    2d 6h

Lusaka (LUN) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration5h 58mAverage Duration
Ticket$258Cheapest Price
See schedules

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Mbale.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 2,051.5 km
  • Duration: 9h 48m

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

There is no direct connection from Lusaka to Mbale. However, you can take the taxi to Lusaka (LUN) airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, then drive to Mbale. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, take the bus to Nairobi, take the bus to Malaba, then take the taxi to Mbale.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

Want to know more about travelling around the world?

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including Getting around the Cyclades, Need to know: Greyhound, and How do I buy a London Underground ticket? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.