There are 5 ways to get from Polokwane to Kampala by plane, bus, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB)plane PTG - EBB
8h 22m$369–920Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3d 10h$190–236Drive 3,632.3 km
- Drive from Polokwane to Kampalacar 3,632.3 km
2d 7h$543–784Bus
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
4d 23h$244–321Bus #2
- Take the bus from Polokwane to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
5d 3h$254–356
Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Polokwane to Kampala is to bus via Lusaka which costs $190 - $240 and takes 3 days 10h.
The fastest way to get from Polokwane to Kampala is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $360 - $950.
No, there is no direct bus from Polokwane to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Polokwane and arriving at Kampala via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 10h.
The distance between Polokwane and Kampala is 2726 km. The road distance is 3632.3 km.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Kampala without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 3 days 10h and costs $190 - $240.
It takes approximately 8h 22m to get from Polokwane to Kampala, including transfers.
Polokwane to Kampala bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Polokwane station.
The best way to get from Polokwane to Kampala is to fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $360 - $950. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $190 - $240 and takes 3 days 10h.
Polokwane to Kampala bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Kampala is 1h ahead of Polokwane. It is currently 11:43 AM in Polokwane and 12:43 PM in Kampala.
What companies run services between Polokwane, South Africa and Kampala, Uganda?
Airlink, Uganda Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Gateway International Airport (PTG) to Entebbe (EBB) once 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.
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Gateway International Airport to Entebbe via Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 37m
- When
- Monday to Thursday
- Estimated price
- $350–900
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Polokwane to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $17–24
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Polokwane to Kampala is 3632 km. It takes approximately 2 days 7h to drive from Polokwane to Kampala.
There are 1774+ hotels available in Kampala.


