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How to get fromMbale to Kampalaby taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbale to Kampala by taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Taxi, bus

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Masakataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masaka to Kampalabus bus
    3h 44m

  2. Taxi, bus via Masaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Masakataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Masaka to Kampalabus bus
    4h 38m
    $14–20

  3. Drive 142.9 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Kampalacar car 142.9 km
    2h 43m
    $22–31

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Kampalataxi taxi 142.9 km
    2h 43m
    $85–110

Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 160.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 44m

What companies run services between Mbale, Central Region, Uganda and Kampala, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Kampala. However, you can take the taxi to Masaka then take the bus to Kampala. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbale to Kampala in around 2h 43m.

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