Transport by Buses in Uganda
Stations: Arua Bus Park, Nakivubo Park, Baganda Bus Park & private stations
Routes: From Kampala to all Uganda Districts and neighbouring countries
Major Neighbouring Cities: Bujumbura, Dar es Salaam, Kigali, Nairobi, Juba
Departure Time: Some buses operate 24hours a day and others have a fixed time table
Several Buses ply various routes of Uganda and also connect Kampala to major cities of neighbouring countries listed below; Burundi, DR Congo, Sudan (Southern), Kenya, Rwanda & Tanzania. Please note, bus schedules are not reliable – the same to fares. For instance, towards the end of year and during festive seasons i.e. Christmas and Easter celebration, bus fares & schedules change regularly. It’s advisable to enquire from the relevant bus company before you travel.
The Baganda bus park situated next to the Kampala New taxi park and the Arua bus park at Ben Kiwanuka Street were the traditional bus stations in Uganda and for many years these stations served as a base for many bus companies. However, due to the increase in number of bus companies and travelers, some new and old bus companies resorted to owning private parking stations. It’s therefore important to enquire from the bus operators about the address (s)
Listed below are the buses that offer transport services in Uganda;
National Buses (Those that take inland routes)
Uganda Post Bus; 35 Kampala Rd, Main Post Office
Tel: +256 (0) 414 255511-5 | Email: upl@ugapost.co.ug
These buses are operated by Uganda Posta Ltd, and they depart from the Main Post Office in Kampala 6 days week (Mon – Saturday).
Departure time 08:00
Routes: From Kampala to; Fort Portal, Gulu, Hoima,Kabale and Soroti
Gateway
Tel: +256 (0) 772 563587 | Email: innocents2001@yahoo.com
Routes: Kampala – western Uganda; Kabale, Kibale, Kisoro, Masaka, Mbarara
Kampala – Eastern/Northern Uganda; Kotido, Moroto, Soroti
From Kampala – Nairobi, Juba
Enquires: +256 (0) 414 234090 for more information on departure time & fares
Easy coaches
Tel: Uganda +256 (0) 776 727270 | +256 (0) 757 727273 | Kenya +254 (0) 738 200301
Location: 88 – 94 Yusuf Lule Road
Route: Kampala – Mbale route only
Elgon Flyer Ltd
Tel: +256 (0)312 110912 | +256 (0)352 275711
First bus leaves Kampala at 7:00am and the proceeding buses leave within four hours.The last bus leaves at 5:00 pm.
The bus leaves Mbale for Kampala at 05:30 hrs. and 17:30 hrs.
Galaxy Buses
Kampala-Mbale Daily
Kampala offices| station: Qualicel Bus Terminal, Nakivubo
Mbale offices | Station: Naboa road.
Email: galaxy buses@gmail.com
Telephone:+256 (0)719 999881 |+256 (0)758 999881 |+256 (0)776 999881 |+256 (0)702 999881
Teso Coach Ltd
Tel: +256 (0) 774 976066 / +256 (0) 722 903738
Routes: From Kampala to; Mbale & Soroti
Gaaga Bus Coach
Tel: +256 (0) 392 393955|+256 (0) 772 465104 | Email: go-gaaga@yahoo.com
Routes: Arua, Koboko, Nebbi, Paidha
Horizon Coaches
Tel: +256 (0) 772 504565 | +256 (0) 772 428527 | Email: horizon@ymail.com
The first bus leaves Kampala at 05:30 thereafter a bus leaves every 2 hours.
Routes: From Kampala to; Kyanika, Fort – Portal, Kabale, Kagadi,Kisoro & Mbarara.
Nile Coach Bus Services; (Johnston St.)
Tel: +256 (0) 414 259568 | Email: nilecoachbus@yahoo.com
Routes: From Kampala to; Arua, Adjumani, Gulu, Koboko, Nebbi, Pidha, Packwachi, Porombo
Beyond border: From Kampala to; Bunia, Kisangani, Mahagi
Departure: The first bus leaves Kampala at 05:00 and the second bus leaves at 21:30
Jaguar Executive Coaches Ltd; (30/32 Namirembe Rd)
Tel: +256 (0) 414 251 855 | +256 (0) 414 237 798 | Email: jaguar@infocom.co.ug
Jaguar operates only routes between Uganda & Rwanda
Routes
From Kampala to Kigali (Rwanda) via Katuna border. Time: 07:00 | 08:00 | 19:00 | 20:00 | 21:00
From Kampala to Kigali via Kagitumba: Time 03:00 | 07:00
From kampala to Kisoro via Kyanika border and crosses through to DRC via Gishenyi
Friend Safaris; (Rashid Hamis Rd)
Tel : +256 (0) 712 555540|+256 (0) 782 693337
This new bus company operates only routes between Uganda and Tanzania. Buses travel from Kampala via Masaka, Mutukula and finally to Bukoba in Tanzania
Departures: The first bust leaves Kampala at 11:00 hrs. daily
Zawadi Bus Service;( William Street)
Tel: +256 (0) 312 111107| +256 (0) 755 899060
Routes: Kampala – Gulu, Moyo, Adjumani
Link Bus Services
Tel: +256 (0) 414 255426 | +256 (0) 772 482297 | Email: admin@link.co.ug
Routes: From Kampala to; Bwera, Fort Portal, Hoima, Masindi, Masaka, Rakai
K.K Travel; (Arua Park & Bombo Rd)
Tel: +256 (0) 414 257726 | Email: kktrans@kkt.co.ug
Routes: From Kampala to; Arua. Koboko, Nebbi, Paidha
Departure: The first bus leaves Kampala at 13:00 hrs., 21:00 hrs. and 22:00 hrs.
Muhabura Coaches
Tel: +256 (0) 701 523133
Routes: From Kampala to; Kisoro via Mbarara, Ntungamo, Kabale, Bunagana & Chanika.
Departure: The first bus leaves Kampala at 06:45 hrs. daily
Kalita Coaches Ltd;
Namirembe Road, next to Nakivubo Stadium, Kampala.
Tel: +256 (0)701 292704 | +256 (0)701 033025
Routes: From Kampala to Kasese via Mubende, Kyenjojo, Fortportal, Kibiito, Rwimi, Hoima,Kasese, Bwera
: From Kampala to Kasese via Mbarara, Bushenyi, Ishaka, Katunguru, Kikorongo
Departure: 05:45 hrs.
Kalita also operates routes from Kampala to Nairobi, Kisumu, via Busia daily. Tel.+254 (0)723 446001 | +254 (0)777 800320
Bismarkan Coaches Ltd;
Qualicell Bus Terminal
Tel: +256 (0)392 300 537|+256 (0)312 108 791| Email: skbismarkan@gmail.com
Routes: From Kampala to; Chanika via Mbarara, Ntungamo, Kabale, Bunagana, Busanza, Kisoro
Onatracom Bus;
Mackay Rd
Tel: +256 (0) 774 316781 / +256 (0) 774 475853
Routes: These buses operate only routes between Rwanda & Kampala. Buses can reach Rwanda through the route from Kampala via Ntungamo, Kabale, Katuna and finally to Kigali
Or take the route From Kampala via Ntungamo, Kakitumba and finally to Kigali
Departure: Morning bus leaves Kampala at 07:30 hrs. and the night bus leaves Kampala at 20:00 hrs. which is later followed by the last bus which leaves Kampala at 21:00 hrs. daily
International Buses
(those that travel across Ugandan Borders)
Kampala Coaches Ltd;
Jinja Road (Engen House Opp Esso corner), Arua Park, Cooper Complex
Contacts: Tel: +256(0) 776773355 |+256 (0) 772 384906
Email: Kampalacoach@yahoo.com
Buses operate daily including public holidays
Routes: Kampala – :Dar es Salaam (14:00. hrs),
Kampala-Nairobi via Busia (15:00 hrs.),
Kampala -Nairobi via Malaba (14:30hrs.).
Kigali – Nairobi (16:00 hrs.)
Queens Coach Ltd;
Yusuf Lule Road (Oasis Mall, Lower Ground)
Tel: +256 (0) 759 002010 | +256 (0) 713 002010
Buses operate on daily basis on routes between Nairobi & Kampala.
Routes: From Kampala to Nairobi – Departure time 7:15 hrs.
From Nairobi to Kampala – Departure time 7:15 hrs.
Starway Express Ltd
Tel: +256 (0) 414 233030
Routes: From Kampala to; Nairobi, Eldoret, Nakuru, Kericho & Kisumu
Departure: The morning bus leaves Kampala at 7:00 hrs., and the afternoon bus leaves Kampala at 15:00 hrs.
Lol Express;
Ben Kiwanuka st (Arua Park)
Tel: +256 (0) 312 113879
Routes: From Kampala to Juba via Gulu, Nimule
Please note, Buses ply routes to Kampala from various cities and towns. Please use the same contacts above to find out on the time they depart.
Bakulu Coaches; Arua Park
Tel: +256 (0) 714 381274 | +256 772 381274 | +256 (0) 776 816983
Routes: From Kampala to Juba via Gulu, Atiak, Nimule
Please note: Bakulu Coaches travel daily including public holidays
Blue Executive Buses – Phone: +256 (0) 703 531780 / +256 (0) 505754
Routes: Buses travel daily. Blue Buses operate routes from Kampala to Juba via Gulu
Modern Coast Express Ltd: De Winton Rd
Contacts: Tel: +256 (0) 704 922559
Routes: From Kampala to Nairobi and Mombasa via Busia
Departures: Modern coast operates two bus schedules. The afternoon bus leaves Kampala at 12:00 hrs and the Evening bus sets off at 18:00 hrs.
Departure: The first bus leaves Kampala at 07:00 hrs, followed by another bus at 16:00 hrs, while the last bus leaves at 20:00 hrs daily.
Mash bus services; (De Winton Rd)
Tel +256 (0)713 111557 |+256 (o)772 882009
Travel to Nairobi and Mombasa 2 times daily
Route: From Kampala to Nairobi via Busia @ 19:00
Royal
(departs 7am)
Nairobi 38,000/=
Executive
(departs 7am & 3pm)
Nairobi 23,000/=
Mombasa 35,000/=
Dar es Salaam 53,000/=
Arusha 38,000/=
Busscar
8 Burton Street. Tel: (0414) 233030, 0772 407930.
Royal
Nairobi 18,000/=
Mombasa 30,000/=
Executive
Nairobi 16,000/=
Mombasa 28,000/=
Gateway
19 Wilson Road Tel: (0414) 250930, 0772 563587
Departure Time 7:00am and 3:00pm
Kampala-Nairobi via Malaba 18,000/= Kampala – Nairobi via Busia – 18,000/=
Horizon Coaches
23 Luwum Street, Kampala (Qualicell Bus Terminal)
Tel: 0772 828138 / 0772 428527
Reporting: 30 minutes prior to departure
Departure Times:
Kampala-Mbarara-Kisoro-Bunagana 06H00 (Daily)
Bunagana-Kisoro-Mbarara-Kampala 05H00 (Daily)
Kabale-Mubende-Kampala 06H00 (Daily)
Kampala-Mbarara 8,000/=
Kampala-Kisoro/Bunagana 15,000/=
Kabale-Mubende-Kampala 10,000/=
Regional Coach Services Ltd
Plot 4 Luwum Street, Kampala. Tel: (0414) 256862/3
Reporting: 8:30 AM
Departure: 9:00 AM
Kigali 20,000/=
Reporting: 3:30 PM
Departure: 4:00 PM
Nairobi 23,000/=
Dar-es- Salaam 55,000/=
Scandinavian Express
20 Lumumba Avenue (next to the French Embassy)
Tel: 0414 348895. 0772 570760 / 0772 377174
Reporting: 12H15
Departure: 13H00
Dar-es-Salaam 100,000/= (Daily)
Arusha 75,000/= (Daily)
Nairobi 50,000/= (Daily)
Lusaka 230,000/= (Tues, Thurs, Fri & Sat)
Moshi 75,000/= (Daily)
Uganda Post Bus
All buses leave from the Main Post Office
Tel: 0414 236436 / 0414 256593
Reporting: 30 minutes prior to Departure
Departure Times: 08H00 (Monday to Saturday)
Kabale via Mbarara 11,000/=
Fort Portal via Mubende 10,000/=
Kasese via Mbarara & Bushenyi 11,000/=
Hoima via Masindi 8,000/=
Soroti via Jinja & Mbale 10,000/=
Jinja via Karuma 9,000/=
If you know of any bus company information, but we have not included it here, please send us the details, marked “Buses in Uganda” to editor@guidetouganda.com
Note: Passengers should report to the bus station one hour before the scheduled departure time in order to avoid disappointments.
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