There are 4 ways to get from Mbarara to Kagera by bus or car
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Bus
best- Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
12h 10mDrive, bus
cheapest- Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
- Take the bus from Mutukula to Bukobabus
3h 54m$24–32Bus via Mbarara
- Take the bus from Mbarara to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Bukobabus
14h 4m$32–37Drive 197.4 km
- Drive from Mbarara to Bukobacar 197.4 km
3h 50m$30–43
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Kagera is to drive and bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 3h 54m.
The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Kagera is to drive which takes 3h 50m and costs $29 - $45.
No, there is no direct bus from Mbarara to Kagera. However, there are services departing from Mbarara and arriving at Bukoba via Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.
The distance between Mbarara and Kagera is 562 km. The road distance is 197.4 km.
The best way to get from Mbarara to Kagera without a car is to bus which takes 12h 10m and costs .
It takes approximately 12h 10m to get from Mbarara to Kagera, including transfers.
Mbarara to Kagera bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, depart from Mbarara station.
Mbarara to Kagera bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, arrive at Kampala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Kagera is 197 km. It takes approximately 3h 50m to drive from Mbarara to Kagera.
There are one+ hotels available in Kagera.
What companies run services between Mbarara, Uganda and Kagera, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Mbarara to Bukoba via Kampala in around 12h 10m.
- Phone
- +256704300537
Bus from Mbarara to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 43m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
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