What is the cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Gulu?

The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Gulu is to bus via Mbarara which costs $30 - $40 and takes 17h 1m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mbarara to Gulu?

The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Gulu is to drive which takes 9h 24m and costs $80 - $120.

Is there a direct bus between Mbarara and Gulu?

No, there is no direct bus from Mbarara to Gulu. However, there are services departing from Mbarara and arriving at Gulu via Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 9m.

How far is it from Mbarara to Gulu?

The distance between Mbarara and Gulu is 597 km. The road distance is 545 km.

How do I travel from Mbarara to Gulu without a car?

The best way to get from Mbarara to Gulu without a car is to bus which takes 15h 9m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Mbarara to Gulu?

It takes approximately 15h 9m to get from Mbarara to Gulu, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mbarara to Gulu bus from?

Mbarara to Gulu bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, depart from Mbarara station.

Where does the Mbarara to Gulu bus arrive?

Mbarara to Gulu bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Mbarara to Gulu?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Gulu is 545 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Mbarara to Gulu.

Where can I stay near Gulu?

There are 31+ hotels available in Gulu.

Mbarara to Gulu - 4 ways to travel via bus, car, taxi, and plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mbarara to Gulu by bus, car, taxi, or plane

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
15h 9m
Bus via Mbarara
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
17h 1m
$33–38
Drive 545 km
1. Drive from Mbarara to Gulucar 545 km
9h 24m
$82–118
Taxi, fly, bus
1. Take the taxi from Mbarara to Kasese (KSE)taxi
2. Fly from Kasese (KSE) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KSE - EBB
3. Take the taxi from Entebbe (EBB) to Kampalataxi
4. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
13h 28m
$76–316

Kasese (KSE) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

14Weekly Planes

1h 27mAverage Duration

$37Cheapest Price

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Distance: 597.1 km
Duration: 15h 9m

What companies run services between Mbarara, Uganda and Gulu, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Mbarara to Gulu via Kampala and Kampala in around 15h 9m.

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