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10 h 26 min
731 km.
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Kigali, Rwanda → Mbale, Uganda

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Seven ways to Travel from Kigali to Mbale

Composite routes from Kigali to Mbale

Cheapest
10 h 26 min
Car
731 km.
from $40
Other
10 h 26 min
Rideshare
731 km.
from $9.53
14 h 35 min
Bus, Taxi
567 km.
from $25.24
16 h 10 min
568 km.
from $24.39
8 h 52 min
Bus, Plane
567 km.
from $225.82
9 h 53 min
Bus, Plane
567 km.
from $213.73
10 h 23 min
Bus, Plane
567 km.
from $489.59

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,019.09
Plane from Kigali to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 18m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$254.77

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$2,165.56–$2,675.10

Egyptair

Website:
egyptair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$2,675.10

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kigali to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$369.42
Plane from Kigali to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
5h 28m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$891.70

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$305.73

AirKenya Express

Website:
airkenya.com/
Plane from Kigali to Kisumu
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$280.25

Jambojet Limited

Website:
jambojet.com/
Plane from Kigali to Eldoret
Ave. Duration:
6h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$254.77–$764.32

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$28.02

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Kisumu to Busia
Ave. Duration:
2h 6m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$3.44–$33.12

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$16.56

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
4h 33m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.98

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

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:
$6.10

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Mbale is to bus and taxi which costs $14.13 - $21.74 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Mbale is to fly and bus and taxi which takes 8h 52m and costs $163.04 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Kigali to Mbale?

The distance between Kigali and Mbale is 780 km. The road distance is 730.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigali to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 14h 35m and costs $14.13 - $21.74 .

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

It takes approximately 14h 35m to get from Kigali to Mbale, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Mbale?

Mbale is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 12:51 in Kigali and 13:51 in Mbale.

Can I drive from Kigali to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Mbale is 731 km. It takes approximately 10h 14m to drive from Kigali 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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