What is the cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Kampala?

The cheapest way to get from Pretoria to Kampala is to bus which costs $180 - $250 and takes 3 days 6h.

What is the fastest way to get from Pretoria to Kampala?

The fastest way to get from Pretoria to Kampala is to taxi and fly which takes 6h 57m and costs $280 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Pretoria and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Pretoria to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Pretoria and arriving at Kampala via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Pretoria to Kampala?

The distance between Pretoria and Kampala is 3039 km. The road distance is 3893.1 km.

How do I travel from Pretoria to Kampala without a car?

The best way to get from Pretoria to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 6h and costs $180 - $250.

How long does it take to get from Pretoria to Kampala?

It takes approximately 6h 57m to get from Pretoria to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Pretoria to Kampala bus from?

Pretoria to Kampala bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, depart from Pretoria station.

Where does the Pretoria to Kampala bus arrive?

Pretoria to Kampala bus services, operated by Greyhound ZA, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Pretoria and Kampala?

Kampala is 1h ahead of Pretoria. It is currently 2:30 PM in Pretoria and 3:30 PM in Kampala.

Can I drive from Pretoria to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Pretoria to Kampala is 3893 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Pretoria to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1764+ hotels available in Kampala.

Pretoria to Kampala - 5 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 5 ways to get from Pretoria to Kampala by taxi, plane, bus (Greyhound), car, train, or bus

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Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Pretoria to Johannesburg-Airport-JNBtaxi
2. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane JNB - EBB
6h 57m
$286–385
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Pretoria to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
4. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3d 6h
$187–248
Drive 3,893.1 km
1. Drive from Pretoria to Kampalacar 3,893.1 km
2d 10h
$582–841
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
4d 19h
$232–304
Train, bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the train from Pretoria to Parktrain
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
4d 23h
$237–339

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) flights

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 3,039 km
Duration: 6h 57m

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

You can take a bus from Pretoria to Kampala via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 3d 6h.

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