What is the cheapest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza?

The cheapest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza is to drive and bus which costs $45 - $65 and takes 23h 58m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza?

The fastest way to get from Mbale to Mwanza is to drive and bus and fly and taxi which takes 8h 31m and costs $250 - $700.

How far is it from Mbale to Mwanza?

The distance between Mbale and Mwanza is 608 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.

How do I travel from Mbale to Mwanza without a car?

The best way to get from Mbale to Mwanza without a car is to taxi and bus and ferry which takes 22h 10m and costs $75 - $100.

How long does it take to get from Mbale to Mwanza?

It takes approximately 8h 31m to get from Mbale to Mwanza, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mbale to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbale to Mwanza is 655 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Mbale to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 57+ hotels available in Mwanza.

Mbale to Mwanza - 7 ways to travel via car, bus, plane, taxi, and ferry

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There are 7 ways to get from Mbale to Mwanza by car, bus, plane, taxi, or ferry

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Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Musoma, taxi
best
1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Musoma (MUZ)plane KIS - MUZ
4. Take the taxi from Musoma (MUZ) to Mwanzataxi
8h 31m
$251–682
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
23h 58m
$45–61
Taxi, bus, ferry
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
4. Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
22h 10m
$75–100
Drive 655.1 km
1. Drive from Mbale to Mwanzacar 655.1 km
9h 50m
$98–142
Taxi, bus, bus to Bukoba, fly to Mwanza Airport
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
4. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane BKZ - MWZ
14h 17m
$134–531
Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Mara Serena Airport
1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Mara Serena Airport (MRE)plane KIS - MRE
4. Drive from Mara Serena Airport (MRE) to Mwanzacar
11h 20m
$221–457
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
22h 14m
$79–105

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Musoma (MUZ) flights

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Distance: 607.5 km
Duration: 8h 31m

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Mwanza, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Mwanza. However, you can drive to Busia, take the bus to Kisumu, take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, fly to Musoma (MUZ), then take the taxi to Mwanza. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Bukoba, take the taxi to Bukoba, then take the ferry to Mwanza North Port.

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