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There are 3 ways to get from Rwanda to Mbarara by bus or car

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Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
5h 24m
Drive 234.8 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Kigali to Mbararacar 234.8 km
3h 24m
$36–51
Bus via Mbarara
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Katunabus
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
6h 9m

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Map of how to get from Rwanda to Mbarara.

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Distance: 249.6 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Mbarara, Uganda?

You can take a vehicle from Kigali to Mbarara via Kigali, Katuna, and Kabale in around 5h 24m.

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Mbarara(opens in a new window), Uganda(opens in a new window)

Mbarara City is a city in the Western Region of Uganda and the second largest city in Uganda after Kampala.The city is divided into 6 boroughs of Kakoba Division, Kamukuzi Division, Nyamitanga Division, Biharwe Division, Kakiika Division, Nyakayojo Division. It is the main commercial centre of most of south western districts of Uganda and the site of the district headquarters. In May 2019, the Uganda's cabinet granted Mbarara a city status, which started on 1 July 2020.

Places to stay in Mbarara

Lake View Resort Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Palace Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

Rubax motel mbarara(Opens in a new window)

10.0Exceptional

Morika Hotel(Opens in a new window)

9.5Superb

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