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901 km.
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Nine ways to Travel from Kampala to Kigoma

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Cheapest
By car (901 km)
13 h 45 min
901 km.
from $49
Other
Rideshare
13 h 45 min
901 km.
from $11.75
Bus, Plane (Fly to Bujumbura)
7 h 56 min
663 km.
from $311.96
Bus, Train
3 d 10 h 13 min
663 km.
from $77.59
Bus
2 d 2 h 5 min
663 km.
Bus, Plane (Fly to Kigali)
10 h 13 min
663 km.
from $288.04
Bus, Plane (Fly to Kamembe)
19 h 45 min
663 km.
from $467.39
Bus via Kampala
2 d 2 h 49 min
664 km.
from $74.89
Bus via Dar es Salaam
2 d 3 h 9 min
664 km.
from $79.61

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
55 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$828.01
Plane from Entebbe to Kamembe
Ave. Duration:
16h 25m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Entebbe to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Monday
Estimated price:
$318.46–$636.93

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$254.77–$407.64

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$407.64

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.27

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$24.20–$44.81

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$44.81

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
15h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.11–$34.39

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.47

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.89–$28.76

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to bus via Kampala which costs $43.48 - $97.83 and takes 2 days 2h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma?

The fastest way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 7h 56m and costs $250 - $402.17 .

Is there a direct bus between Kampala and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Kampala to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Kampala and arriving at Kigoma via Nairobi and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 2h.

How far is it from Kampala to Kigoma?

The distance between Kampala and Kigoma is 786 km. The road distance is 900.1 km.

How do I travel from Kampala to Kigoma without a car?

The best way to get from Kampala to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs .

How long does it take to get from Kampala to Kigoma?

It takes approximately 7h 56m to get from Kampala to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kampala to Kigoma bus from?

Kampala to Kigoma bus services, operated by Buscar E.A Limited, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Kampala to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Kampala to Kigoma is to bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $250 - $413.04 and takes 8h 23m.

Where does the Kampala to Kigoma bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kampala to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kampala to Kigoma is 900 km. It takes approximately 13h 50m to drive from Kampala to Kigoma.
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