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Mwanza to Mbale

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9 h 46 min
666 km.
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Mwanza, Tanzania → Mbale, Uganda

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Mbale

Composite routes from Mwanza to Mbale

Cheapest
9 h 46 min
Car
666 km.
from $36
Other
8 h 33 min
Plane
424 km.
from $254.46
21 h 48 min
424 km.
from $40.41
21 h 59 min
Bus, Taxi
423 km.
from $53.77
23 h 47 min
423 km.
from $57.52

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$130.43

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$46.74–$130.43

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:
$6.52–$13.04

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.60–$42.12

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:
$15.22–$33.20

Easy Coach

Phone:
+254 0202210711
Email:
Website:
easycoachkenya.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Malaba
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$11.96–$17.39

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbale is to bus and taxi via Nairobi which costs $7.07 - $59.78 and takes 21h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbale is to fly and drive which takes 8h 33m and costs $119.57 - $260.87 .

How far is it from Mwanza to Mbale?

The distance between Mwanza and Mbale is 711 km. The road distance is 667 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbale without a car is to bus and taxi via Nairobi which takes 21h 48m and costs $7.07 - $59.78 .

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

It takes approximately 8h 33m to get from Mwanza to Mbale, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Mwanza and Mbale?

It is currently 13:48 at both, Mwanza and Mbale.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Mbale?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mbale is 667 km. It takes approximately 9h 46m to drive from Mwanza 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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