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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Kampala

Composite routes from Nairobi to Kampala

Cheapest
9 h 13 min
Car
654 km.
from $35
Other
14 h 30 min
502 km.
from $38.07
14 h 45 min
504 km.
from $38.07

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$29.22–$381.11

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$241.37–$533.55

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$228.67–$444.63
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$215.96–$508.15

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$215.96–$381.11

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.14

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.68–$44.69
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$40.54
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.00

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$34.30

Pineapple Express

Email:
Website:
entebbejinjashuttle.com/
Bus from Entebbe to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.94

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kampala is to bus which costs $1 - $44.57 and takes 13h.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kampala is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 8m and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Kampala?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kampala. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h.

How far is it from Nairobi to Kampala?

The distance between Nairobi and Kampala is 557 km. The road distance is 655.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 13h and costs $1 - $44.57 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 11m to get from Nairobi to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi to Kampala bus from?

Nairobi to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi to Kampala?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Kampala is to fly which takes 6h 11m and costs $423.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $44.57 and takes 13h.

Where does the Nairobi to Kampala bus arrive?

Nairobi to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kampala is 655 km. It takes approximately 9h 22m to drive from Nairobi to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Kampala. Prices start at $55.43 per night.
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