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How to get fromSouth Africa to Ugandaby plane, bus, or car

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There are 7 ways to get from South Africa to Uganda by plane, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport

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    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane JNB - EBB
    5h 18m
    $268–368

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    3d 5h
    $182–220

  3. Drive 3,951.8 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Bugandacar car 3,951.8 km
    2d 10h
    $591–853

  4. Fly from Pietermaritzburg

    1. Fly from Pietermaritzburg (PZB) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane PZB - EBB
    7h 21m
    $366–882

  5. Fly from Port Elizabeth

    1. Fly from Port Elizabeth (PLZ) to Entebbe (EBB)plane plane PLZ - EBB
    7h 33m
    $338–834

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus bus
    4d 18h
    $239–304

  7. Bus #2

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus bus
    4d 22h
    $249–339

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

Calendar44Weekly Planes
Duration6h 36mAverage Duration
Ticket$215Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 3,009.5 km
  • Duration: 5h 18m

What companies run services between South Africa and Uganda?

Uganda Airlines, Ethiopian Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Entebbe (EBB) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Buganda via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, Namirembe Park, and Wakiso Taxi Park in around 3d 5h.

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