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630 km.
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Butare to Kampala

Composite routes from Butare to Kampala

Cheapest
8 h 52 min
Car
630 km.
from $34
Other
6 h 19 min
Bus, Plane
451 km.
from $249.36
12 h 25 min
452 km.
from $18.09
11 h 25 min
452 km.
from $16.26
5 h 36 min
Plane
451 km.
from $256.96
14 h 26 min
Taxi, Plane
451 km.
from $186.85

Transport providers

Airlines

KLM

Website:
klm.com
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$1,019.09
Plane from Kamembe to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

Brussels Airlines

Website:
brusselsairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$254.77
Plane from Bujumbura to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$305.73

Turkish Airlines

Website:
turkishairlines.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$2,165.56–$2,675.10
Plane from Kamembe to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
19h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$76.43–$369.42

Egyptair

Website:
egyptair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$484.07

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 3m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$280.25–$2,675.10
Plane from Kamembe to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
16h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$471.33

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kamembe to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
10h
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$636.93

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Bujumbura to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$203.82–$318.46

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Entebbe
Ave. Duration:
30 min
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$305.73

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
customercare@modern.co.ke
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$0.51–$28.02

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
info@volcanoexpress.co.rw
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Huye to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$2.10
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
8h
Frequency:
5 times a day
Estimated price:
$7.64–$16.56

Trinity Express

Website:
trinityexpress.rw/
Bus from Kigali to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
11h 28m
Frequency:
Once daily

Pineapple Express

Email:
pineappleexpressuganda@gmail.com
Website:
entebbejinjashuttle.com/
Bus from Entebbe to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$14.98

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Butare to Kampala is to bus which costs $8.15 - $16.30 and takes 11h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Butare to Kampala is to drive and fly and shuttle which takes 5h 36m and costs $206.52 - $326.09 .

Is there a direct bus between Butare and Kampala?

No, there is no direct bus from Butare to Kampala. However, there are services departing from Huye and arriving at Kampala via Kigali. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 25m.

How far is it from Butare to Kampala?

The distance between Butare and Kampala is 521 km. The road distance is 626.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Butare to Kampala without a car is to bus which takes 11h 25m and costs $8.15 - $16.30 .

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

It takes approximately 6h 19m to get from Butare to Kampala, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Butare to Kampala bus from?

Butare to Kampala bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, depart from Huye station.

Where does the Butare to Kampala bus arrive?

Butare to Kampala bus services, operated by Volcano Express Ltd, arrive at Kigali station.

What is the time difference between Butare and Kampala?

Kampala is 1h ahead of Butare. It is currently 19:07 in Butare and 20:07 in Kampala.

Can I drive from Butare to Kampala?

Yes, the driving distance between Butare to Kampala is 626 km. It takes approximately 8h 40m to drive from Butare to Kampala.

Where can I stay near Kampala?

There are 1461+ hotels available in Kampala. Prices start at $55.43 per night.
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