Buses to Gulu
The cities within coach range, estimated times from distance, and who sells the tickets.
Coaches cover the ground rail does not, and in most countries they are the cheapest way between cities. Below are the cities within practical coach range of Gulu, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gulu to Lira | Uganda | 89 km (55 mi) | about 1 h 50 min |
| Gulu to Masindi | Uganda | 138 km (86 mi) | about 2 h 44 min |
| Gulu to Hoima | Uganda | 183 km (113 mi) | about 3 h 31 min |
| Gulu to Kasangati | Uganda | 262 km (163 mi) | about 4 h 57 min |
| Gulu to Mityana | Uganda | 264 km (164 mi) | about 4 h 59 min |
| Gulu to Mubende | Uganda | 266 km (165 mi) | about 5 h 1 min |
| Gulu to Kira | Uganda | 267 km (166 mi) | about 5 h 2 min |
| Gulu to Nansana | Uganda | 269 km (167 mi) | about 5 h 5 min |
| Gulu to Mukono | Uganda | 274 km (170 mi) | about 5 h 10 min |
| Gulu to Kampala | Uganda | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Gulu to Kyengera | Uganda | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Gulu to Lugazi | Uganda | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Gulu to Bunamwaya | Uganda | 282 km (175 mi) | about 5 h 18 min |
| Gulu to Mbarara | Uganda | 418 km (260 mi) | about 7 h 45 min |
| Gulu to Njeru | Uganda | 277 km (172 mi) | about 5 h 13 min |
| Gulu to Katabi | Uganda | 300 km (186 mi) | about 5 h 38 min |
Distances are straight-line; road and rail routes run about 15–25% longer. Times are estimates from distance and typical speeds, not timetables.
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How are the journey times on this page worked out?
From straight-line distance and typical speeds for each mode, so they are estimates for planning, not timetables. Road and rail routes run 15–25% longer than the straight line.
Where these facts come from
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- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.