How to Travel from
Nairobi JKIA to Kampala
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Nairobi JKIA, Kenya → Kampala, Uganda
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi Jkia to Kampala
Composite routes from Nairobi Jkia to Kampala
Cheapest
9 h 23 min
Car
674 km.
from $37
Other
16 h 22 min
516 km.
from $39.15
Route Navigator Nairobi JKIA - Kampala
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Continue onto B10E
111 м
111 м
Turn right
27 м
27 м
Turn right onto B10E
2 km 161 м
2 km 161 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Airport South Road
Airport South Road, 4 km 325 м
4 km 325 м
Keep right
19 km 851 м
19 km 851 м
Keep right onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 159 м
159 м
Continue onto Waiyaki Way
Waiyaki Way, 22 km 90 м
22 km 90 м
Keep left
300 м
300 м
Turn left onto Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road
Kamandura-Maai Mahiu-Narok Road, 56 km 127 м
56 km 127 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu-Limuru Road, 1 km 571 м
1 km 571 м
Keep left onto Naivasha-Mai Mahiu
Naivasha-Mai Mahiu, 1 km 522 м
1 km 522 м
Turn slight left onto Nairobi - Nakuru Road
Nairobi - Nakuru Road, 27 km 915 м
27 km 915 м
Turn slight left onto Old Nairobi Road
Old Nairobi Road, 39 km 516 м
39 km 516 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Geoffery Kamau Avenue
Geoffery Kamau Avenue, 1 km 331 м
1 km 331 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto George Morara Road
George Morara Road, 1 km 971 м
1 km 971 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru Kisumu Road
Nakuru Kisumu Road, 1 km 457 м
1 km 457 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Nakuru-Kisumu Road
Nakuru-Kisumu Road, 13 km 870 м
13 km 870 м
Continue onto Nairobi Road
Nairobi Road, 34 km 71 м
34 km 71 м
Keep left
1 km 65 м
1 km 65 м
Turn slight left onto Kisumu - Busia Road
Kisumu - Busia Road, 8 km 245 м
8 km 245 м
Turn right onto Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd.
Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd., 37 km 111 м
37 km 111 м
Turn left
57 м
57 м
Keep left
446 м
446 м
Keep right
1 km 464 м
1 km 464 м
Turn slight right
1 km 778 м
1 km 778 м
Turn right
343 м
343 м
Turn slight left
268 м
268 м
Turn sharp right
1 km 529 м
1 km 529 м
Turn left onto Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd.
Muhoroni-Fort Ternan-Londiani Rd., 19 km 779 м
19 km 779 м
Turn right onto C674
11 km 298 м
11 km 298 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto C674
41 km 651 м
41 km 651 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A1
1 km 809 м
1 km 809 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 2 km 553 м
2 km 553 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 54 м
1 km 54 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 267 м
1 km 267 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kisumu -Vihiga Road
Kisumu -Vihiga Road, 1 km 323 м
1 km 323 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto C86
11 km 310 м
11 km 310 м
Turn sharp right onto Kisumu-Busia Road
Kisumu-Busia Road, 97 km 9 м
97 km 9 м
Keep left onto Customs Street
Customs Street, 17 km 964 м
17 km 964 м
Keep left onto Namutere - Busia
Namutere - Busia, 70 м
70 м
Turn slight left onto Bugiri - Namutere
Bugiri - Namutere, 59 km 307 м
59 km 307 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 74 м
74 м
Continue onto Main Street
Main Street, 1 km 684 м
1 km 684 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Main Street
Main Street, 35 km 738 м
35 km 738 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 895 м
2 km 895 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road
Jinja - Mbale - Tororo Road, 2 km 856 м
2 km 856 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto A1
2 km 840 м
2 km 840 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 30 km 456 м
30 km 456 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja - Kampala Road
Jinja - Kampala Road, 44 km 530 м
44 km 530 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Jinja Road
Jinja Road, 351 м
351 м
Turn right onto Access Road
Access Road, 314 м
314 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Nile Avenue
Nile Avenue, 389 м
389 м
At roundabout, take exit 3 onto Kintu Road
Kintu Road, 1 km 143 м
1 km 143 м
Turn left
39 м
39 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$25.00–$326.09
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 17m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$456.52
Uganda Airlines
Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$434.78
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$380.43
AirKenya Express
Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$184.78–$326.09
Bus operators
Modern Coast
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.60–$44.61
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:
$22.83–$38.24
Bus from Nairobi to Busia
Ave. Duration:
9h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$15.22–$34.68
Bus from Busia to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
4h 21m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$6.85
MASH
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$29.35
Pineapple Express
Email:
Website:
entebbejinjashuttle.com/
Bus from Entebbe to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.78
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala is to bus via Kampala which costs $1.20 - $35.87 and takes 17h 21m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
The fastest way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala is to fly and shuttle which takes 3h 24m and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .
Is there a direct bus between Nairobi JKIA and Kampala?
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Airport Town Stage and arriving at Kampala via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 52m.
How far is it from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
The distance between Nairobi JKIA and Kampala is 564 km. The road distance is 675.1 km.
How do I travel from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala without a car?
The best way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 14h 52m and costs $1.20 - $45.65 .
How long does it take to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
It takes approximately 3h 24m to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nairobi JKIA to Kampala bus from?
Nairobi JKIA to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Nairobi station.
Bus or fly from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
The best way to get from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala is to bus which takes 14h 52m and costs $1.20 - $45.65 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $445.65 - $652.17 and takes 6h 22m.
Where does the Nairobi JKIA to Kampala bus arrive?
Nairobi JKIA to Kampala bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, arrive at Kampala station.
Can I drive from Nairobi JKIA to Kampala?
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi JKIA to Kampala is 675 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Nairobi JKIA 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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