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494 km.
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Nairobi, Kenya → Mbale, Uganda

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Three ways to Travel from Nairobi to Mbale

Composite routes from Nairobi to Mbale

Cheapest
6 h 51 min
Car
494 km.
from $27
Fastest
1 h 9 min
Plane
Other
6 h 51 min
Rideshare
494 km.
from $18.79

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$165.15

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$190.56

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
57 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$444.63
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
56 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$190.56

Safarilink

Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
46 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$47.00–$190.56

Renegade Air

Website:
flyrenegadeair.com/en
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
45 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$12.07–$165.15

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.76–$444.63
Plane from Nairobi to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$13.97–$190.56

Bus operators

The Guardian Coach

Phone:
+254 726 511 628
Email:
Website:
theguardian.co.ke/booking/schedules.html
Bus from Nairobi to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$7.62–$15.24

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.43–$33.03

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Nairobi to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
8h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.79–$38.80

Coast Bus

Phone:
(+254) 722-206-445
Email:
Website:
coastbus.co.ke/
Bus from Eldoret to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
2h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.09

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Mumias
Ave. Duration:
6h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$19.06–$34.30

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$13.97–$20.33

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to bus and taxi which costs $6.52 - $13.04 and takes 8h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Mbale is to fly and bus and drive which takes 5h 15m and costs $81.52 - $163.04 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Mbale?

The distance between Nairobi and Mbale is 536 km. The road distance is 497.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 8h 55m and costs $6.52 - $13.04 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 14m to get from Nairobi to Mbale, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Mbale is 498 km. It takes approximately 7h 11m to drive from Nairobi to Mbale.

Where can I stay near Mbale?

There are 33+ hotels available in Mbale. Prices start at $14.74 per night.
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