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Lusaka, Zambia → Mbarara, Uganda

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lusaka to Mbarara

Composite routes from Lusaka to Mbarara

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Transport providers

Airlines

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
8h 27m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$306.92–$895.19
Plane from Lusaka to Goma
Ave. Duration:
15h 47m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$358.08–$1,023.07

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
7h 32m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$575.48

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h 30m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$703.36
Plane from Lusaka to Goma
Ave. Duration:
18h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$242.98–$831.25

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$447.59

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
6h
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$217.40–$460.38

Aerolink Uganda

Website:
aerolinkuganda.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kihihi
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Thursday and Saturday
Estimated price:
$255.77–$524.32

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.31–$14.07

Bismarkan Coaches

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

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Kampala to Mbarara
Ave. Duration:
7h 36m
Frequency:
Once daily

Classic Coach

Website:
srclassic.com/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$94.61

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Train operators

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Mbarara is to fly and bus which costs $217.39 - $467.39 and takes 14h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Mbarara is to fly and taxi which takes 11h 8m and costs $239.13 - $500 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Mbarara?

The distance between Lusaka and Mbarara is 1775 km. The road distance is 2379.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Mbarara without a car is to bus and train which takes 44h 14m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 14h 11m to get from Lusaka to Mbarara, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Mbarara?

Mbarara is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 12:32 in Lusaka and 13:32 in Mbarara.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Mbarara is 2379 km. It takes approximately 41h 2m to drive from Lusaka 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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