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Bukavu to Mbarara

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6 h 47 min
482 km.
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Bukavu, Democratic Republic of the Congo → Mbarara, Uganda

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Eight ways to Travel from Bukavu to Mbarara

Composite routes from Bukavu to Mbarara

Cheapest
6 h 47 min
Car
482 km.
from $26
Other
6 h 47 min
Rideshare
482 km.
from $18.34
8 h 48 min
Ferry, Bus
288 km.
Select a ticket
6 h 54 min
Plane, Bus
290 km.
from $160.87
14 h 17 min
Ferry, bus via Bukavu, Ferry, bus via Bukavu
290 km.
from $5.43
9 h 55 min
290 km.
Select a ticket
10 h 47 min
Ferry, Bus
290 km.
Select a ticket
8 h 44 min
Plane
290 km.
from $253.29

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kamembe to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.42–$216.28
Plane from Bujumbura to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$330.79–$508.90

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.31–$13.99

Bismarkan Coaches

Phone:
+256704300537
Bus from Kisoro to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
3h 17m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Goma to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
6h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Rusizi Bus Stn to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Every 2 hours

Other operators

Ihusi Express

Website:
facebook.com/IhusiExpress/
Other from Bukavu to Goma
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$57.52

Bateau Emmanuel

Phone:
+243 991 807 071
Email:
Other from Bukavu to Goma
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Mbarara?

The cheapest way to get from Bukavu to Mbarara is to drive which costs $70.65 - $103.26 and takes 7h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bukavu to Mbarara?

The fastest way to get from Bukavu to Mbarara is to fly and bus which takes 6h 54m and costs $54.35 - $206.52 .

How far is it from Bukavu to Mbarara?

The distance between Bukavu and Mbarara is 412 km. The road distance is 484.3 km.

How do I travel from Bukavu to Mbarara without a car?

The best way to get from Bukavu to Mbarara without a car is to ferry and bus via Bukavu which takes 14h 17m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bukavu to Mbarara?

It takes approximately 8h 48m to get from Bukavu to Mbarara, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Bukavu and Mbarara?

Mbarara is 1h ahead of Bukavu. It is currently 02:35 in Bukavu and 03:35 in Mbarara.

Can I drive from Bukavu to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Bukavu to Mbarara is 484 km. It takes approximately 7h 8m to drive from Bukavu to Mbarara.

Where can I stay near Mbarara?

There are 48+ hotels available in Mbarara. Prices start at $16.50 per night.
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