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

The cheapest way to get from Mbale to Nairobi is to taxi and bus via Nairobi which costs $40 - $60 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbale to Nairobi is to drive and bus and fly which takes 5h 6m and costs $130 - $460.

How far is it from Mbale to Nairobi?

The distance between Mbale and Nairobi is 468 km. The road distance is 495.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Mbale to Nairobi without a car is to taxi and bus which takes 9h 22m and costs $50 - $75.

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

It takes approximately 5h 6m to get from Mbale to Nairobi, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mbale to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbale to Nairobi is 496 km. It takes approximately 6h 48m to drive from Mbale to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 12144+ hotels available in Nairobi.

Mbale to Nairobi - 6 ways to travel via car, bus, plane, and taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Mbale to Nairobi by car, bus, plane, or taxi

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Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport
best
1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane KIS - WIL
5h 6m
$131–452
Taxi, bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
10h 54m
$44–59
Taxi, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus
9h 22m
$52–71
Drive 495.9 km
1. Drive from Mbale to Nairobicar 495.9 km
6h 48m
$75–107
Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar
2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus
3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KIS - NBO
6h 9m
$117–243
Drive, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi
1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar
2. Take the bus from Malaba to Eldoretbus
3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane EDL - NBO
6h 14m
$142–368

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) flights

84Weekly Planes

49 minAverage Duration

$34Cheapest Price

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Distance: 468.1 km
Duration: 5h 6m

What companies run services between Mbale, Uganda and Nairobi, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Nairobi. However, you can drive to Busia, take the bus to Kisumu, take the taxi to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) airport, then fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL). Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Malaba then take the bus to Nairobi.

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