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How to get fromMwanza to Fort Portalby ferry, bus, car, or plane

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There are 4 ways to get from Mwanza to Fort Portal by ferry, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Ferry, bus

    best
    1. Take the ferry from Mwanza North Port to Bukobaferry ferry
    2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Fort Portalbus bus
    20h 35m

  2. Drive 788.1 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Mwanza to Fort Portalcar car 788.1 km
    13h 41m
    $118–171

  3. Fly to Bukoba, bus

    1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ)plane plane MWZ - BKZ
    2. Take the bus from Bukoba to Kampalabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Fort Portalbus bus
    12h 42m

  4. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane MWZ - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Kampala to Fort Portalbus bus
    14h 38m

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Bukoba (BKZ) flights

Calendar7Weekly Planes
Duration40 minAverage Duration
Ticket$62Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

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  • Distance: 789.7 km
  • Duration: 20h 35m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Fort Portal, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Fort Portal. However, you can take the ferry to Bukoba, take the taxi to Bukoba, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Numak Complex, take the bus to Kisenyi Taxi Park, walk to Kampala, then take the bus to Fort Portal. Alternatively, you can drive from Mwanza to Fort Portal in around 13h 41m.

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