Buses to Kampala
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 Kampala, with straight-line distance and an estimated time at typical coach speeds including stops.
| Route | Country | Distance | Estimated time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kampala to Entebbe | Uganda | 31 km (19 mi) | about 48 min |
| Kampala to Lugazi | Uganda | 40 km (25 mi) | about 58 min |
| Kampala to Mityana | Uganda | 63 km (39 mi) | about 1 h 23 min |
| Kampala to Njeru | Uganda | 68 km (42 mi) | about 1 h 28 min |
| Kampala to Masaka | Uganda | 119 km (74 mi) | about 2 h 23 min |
| Kampala to Mubende | Uganda | 135 km (84 mi) | about 2 h 40 min |
| Kampala to Masindi | Uganda | 179 km (111 mi) | about 3 h 28 min |
| Kampala to Hoima | Uganda | 185 km (115 mi) | about 3 h 34 min |
| Kampala to Mbale | Uganda | 197 km (122 mi) | about 3 h 47 min |
| Kampala to Lira | Uganda | 218 km (135 mi) | about 4 h 10 min |
| Kampala to Ibanda | Uganda | 237 km (147 mi) | about 4 h 30 min |
| Kampala to Mbarara | Uganda | 238 km (148 mi) | about 4 h 31 min |
| Kampala to Gulu | Uganda | 275 km (171 mi) | about 5 h 11 min |
| Kampala to Kasese | Uganda | 278 km (173 mi) | about 5 h 15 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
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- 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.