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There are 4 ways to get from Nairobi to Kalangala by bus, car ferry, or plane

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  1. Bus, car ferry

    best
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry car ferry MV Kalangala
    16h 20m

  2. Bus, car ferry via Kampala

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus bus
    2. Take the carferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry car ferry MV Kalangala
    21h 31m
    $40–51

  3. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane WIL - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry car ferry
    14h 43m
    $136–449

  4. Fly from Nairobi, bus, car ferry

    1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane NBO - KIS
    2. Take the bus from Kisumu to Busiabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Busia to Kampalabus bus
    4. Take the carferry from Entebbe to Kalangalacarferry car ferry
    16h 32m
    $111–241

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar84Weekly Planes
Duration53 minAverage Duration
Ticket$47Cheapest Price
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Map of how to get from Nairobi to Kalangala.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 738.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 20m

What companies run services between Nairobi, Kenya and Kalangala, Central Region, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Nairobi to Kalangala. However, you can take the bus to Kampala, walk to New Taxi Park - Kk Trust Hotel, take the bus to Kitoro Taxi Park - Entebbe, walk to Kitoro Taxi Park, take the bus to Nakiwogo Entebbe, walk to Entebbe, take the car ferry to Kalangala, then take the taxi to Kalangala. Alternatively, you can fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), take the taxi to Kisumu, take the bus to Busia, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Dahabismil Forex Bureau, take the bus to Kitoro Taxi Park - Entebbe, walk to Kitoro Taxi Park, take the bus to Nakiwogo Entebbe, walk to Entebbe, take the car ferry to Kalangala, then take the taxi to Kalangala.

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