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Nairobi to Kampala

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Nairobi, Kenya → Kampala, Uganda

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Kampala

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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 Wilson Airport to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
5h 5m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$195.65–$380.43
Plane from Nairobi to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$184.78–$434.78

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

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
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
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

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$16.30–$29.35

Pineapple Express

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 (Station) to Kampala?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala is to bus via Kampala which costs $1 - $34.78 and takes 15h 44m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala is to fly and shuttle which takes 6h 5m and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi (Station) and Kampala?

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

How far is it from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala?

The distance between Nairobi (Station) and Kampala is 557 km. The road distance is 657 km.

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

The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 13h 15m and costs $1 - $44.57 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala?

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi (Station) to Kampala bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala?

The best way to get from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $423.91 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $1 - $44.57 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Nairobi (Station) to Kampala bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Nairobi (Station) to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi (Station) to Kampala is 657 km. It takes approximately 9h 24m to drive from Nairobi (Station) 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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