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How to get fromMbarara to Jinja Districtby bus, taxi, car, or plane

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There are 5 ways to get from Mbarara to Jinja District by bus, taxi, car, or plane

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Kampala to Jinja Districttaxi taxi
    7h 11m

  2. Drive 360.5 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mbarara to Jinja Districtcar car 360.5 km
    5h 13m
    $54–78

  3. Taxi, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Mbarara to Kasese (KSE)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kasese (KSE) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane KSE - EBB
    3. Take the taxi from Entebbe (EBB) to Jinja Districttaxi taxi
    5h 37m
    $135–400

  4. Bus, taxi via Mukono

    1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Hass Mukono to Jinja Districttaxi taxi
    8h 30m

  5. Bus, taxi via Mukono #2

    1. Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Mukono Church of Uganda Hospital to Jinja Districttaxi taxi
    10h 54m
    $70–90

Kasese (KSE) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar14Weekly Planes
Duration1h 27mAverage Duration
Ticket$38Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 360.3 km
  • Duration: 7h 11m

What companies run services between Mbarara, Uganda and Jinja District, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Mbarara to Jinja District. However, you can take the bus to Kampala then take the taxi to Jinja District. Alternatively, you can drive from Mbarara to Jinja District in around 5h 13m.

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