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How to get fromPolokwane to Kampalaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Polokwane to Kampala by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly to Entebbe

    best
    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane PTG - EBB
    9h 17m
    $329–870

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3d 10h
    $185–236

  3. Drive  3,632.3 km

    1. Drive from Polokwane to Kampalacar car 3,632.3 km
    2d 7h
    $543–784

  4. Fly to Kigali International Airport, bus

    1. Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane plane PTG - KGL
    2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus bus
    14h 17m
    $355–988

  5. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4d 23h
    $244–321

  6. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    5d 3h
    $249–356

Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

Calendar17Weekly Planes
Duration10h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$316Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,726.3 km
  • Duration: 9h 17m

What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Kampala, Uganda?

Airlink, Uganda Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Polokwane to Kampala via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 10h.

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