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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Mbarara

Composite routes from Mwanza to Mbarara

Cheapest
11 h 11 min
Car
621 km.
from $34
Other
4 h 41 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $111.45
21 h 7 min
327 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 17 min
Bus, Plane
327 km.
from $475.58
26 h
Ferry, Taxi
328 km.
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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$70.06–$152.86

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
40 min
Frequency:
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$54.78–$152.86

Charterlines, Inc.

Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$121.02–$318.46

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
10h 23m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.64–$33.12
Bus from Kigali to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.31–$14.01

Bismarkan Coaches

Phone:
+256704300537
Bus from Kampala to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
5h 42m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Bujumbura to Nyabugogo
Ave. Duration:
4h
Frequency:
4 times a day

Link Bus Services

Phone:
+256 414-255 426
Email:
Bus from Mutukula to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day

Other operators

Marine Services Company Limited

Phone:
+255(0)739 606 600
Email:
Website:
mscl.co.tz/
Other from Mwanza North Port to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.27–$24.27

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara is to fly and drive which costs $76.09 - $184.78 and takes 4h 41m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara is to fly and drive which takes 4h 41m and costs $76.09 - $184.78 .

How far is it from Mwanza to Mbarara?

The distance between Mwanza and Mbarara is 382 km. The road distance is 876.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Mwanza to Mbarara without a car is to bus which takes 21h 7m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 4h 41m to get from Mwanza to Mbarara, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Mbarara is 877 km. It takes approximately 13h 32m to drive from Mwanza to Mbarara.

Where can I stay near Mbarara?

There are 48+ hotels available in Mbarara. Prices start at $16.50 per night.
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