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How to get fromMbale to Naivashaby taxi, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Taxi, bus, Matatu

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Mbale to Malabataxi taxi
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    11h 22m
    $56–83

  2. Drive, bus, Matatu

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar car
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Nairobibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    13h 5m
    $23–39

  3. Drive  409.4 km

    1. Drive from Mbale to Naivashacar car 409.4 km
    5h 34m
    $62–89

  4. Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane KIS - NBO
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 14m
    $118–251

  5. Drive, bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Nairobi, Matatu

    1. Drive from Mbale to Malabacar car
    2. Take the bus from Malaba to Eldoretbus bus
    3. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EDL - NBO
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    8h 19m
    $143–376

  6. Drive, bus to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Nairobi Wilson Airport, Matatu

    1. Drive from Mbale to Busiacar car
    2. Take the bus from Busia to Kisumubus bus
    3. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL)plane plane KIS - WIL
    4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Naivashabus bus
    9h 1m
    $193–511

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar66Weekly Planes
Duration1hAverage Duration
Ticket$39Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 586.1 km
  • Duration: 11h 22m

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

There is no direct connection from Mbale to Naivasha. However, you can take the taxi to Malaba, take the bus to Nairobi, then take the bus to Naivasha. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbale to Naivasha in around 5h 34m.

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