There are 4 ways to get from Tanzania to Uganda 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 Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Entebbe (EBB)plane DAR - EBB
2h 43m$209–416Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
27h 47m$61–65Drive 1,482.9 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Bugandacar 1,482.9 km
21h 40m$222–320Bus via Wakiso Taxi Park
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
31h 20m$62–89
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Entebbe (EBB) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Tanzania to Uganda is to bus via Wakiso Taxi Park which costs $60 - $90 and takes 31h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Tanzania to Uganda is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $200 - $420.
No, there is no direct bus from Tanzania to Uganda. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Kampala via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 47m.
The distance between Tanzania and Uganda is 1125 km. The road distance is 1482.9 km.
The best way to get from Tanzania to Uganda without a car is to bus which takes 27h 47m and costs $61 - $66.
It takes approximately 2h 43m to get from Tanzania to Uganda, including transfers.
Tanzania to Uganda bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Tanzania to Uganda is to fly which takes 2h 43m and costs $200 - $420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $61 - $66 and takes 27h 47m.
Tanzania to Uganda bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Kampala station.
Yes, the driving distance between Tanzania to Uganda is 1483 km. It takes approximately 21h 40m to drive from Tanzania to Uganda.
What companies run services between Tanzania and Uganda?
Uganda Airlines, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Entebbe (EBB) 3 times a day. Alternatively, SR Classic Coach operates a bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampala once daily. Tickets cost $46 and the journey takes 26h.
- Website
- ugandairlines.com
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190–390
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $170–550
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–280
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Entebbe via Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $180–260
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
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