Next bus departures
| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Kampala Coach | Bus | Nairobi - Accra Road Bus Stop | Kampala Coach Office | CheapestFastest |
Last refresh of the prices: Today at 19:57 EAT.
Get from Nairobi to Kampala
The journey takes about 15 hours 30 minutes, and with fares starting at just £15, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Bus stations and stops in Nairobi and Kampala
Stops in Nairobi
- A
Nairobi Dreamline Bus Stop
Cross Lane off Accra Road - B
JKIA Jomo Kenya International Airport (NBO)
MWMH+6G Nairobi (Cossta Café) , Kenya - C
Parkside Hotel
25 Monrovia St, Nairobi, Kenya - D
Nairobi Bus Station Dar Express
River Road, Nairobi, Kenya - E
Nairobi Easy Coach Head Office Bus Stop
Haile Selassie Ave, Railways Godown (Head Office) - F
Nairobi Riverside Shuttle Bus Terminal (Parkside Hotel)
Crown Bus Booking Office, Monrovia Street, , Nairobi, Kenya
Stops in Kampala
- A
Kampala Mash Bus Stop
Dewinton Road Opposite National Theatre Kampala - B
Kampala Jaguar Bus Stop
Namirembe Road Terminal, Old Kampala - C
Kampala Easy Coach Bus Stop
Dewinton Road - Pioneer Building
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Kampala Coach offers 1 daily departures, and you can find tickets starting at £15. The quickest ride takes around 15 hours 30 minutes. Kampala Coach offers a cost-effective solution to get you where you need to be.
Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Nairobi to Kampala
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much is the bus ticket from Nairobi to Kampala?
The cheapest coach tickets from Nairobi to Kampala start from £15. The average price for this route is around £15. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Nairobi to Kampala?
The average bus journey time from Nairobi to Kampala is 15h 30m, covering a distance of 313 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 15h 30m and is operated by Kampala Coach.
Which bus companies service the Nairobi to Kampala route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 1 buses available per day.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Nairobi to Kampala?
The earliest bus departs from Nairobi to Kampala at 08:00. And the latest bus departs at 08:00.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Nairobi to Kampala?
A bus journey from Nairobi to Kampala produces an estimated 12.582425 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Nairobi to Kampala was searched and found on 13 Aug 2026 with a price of £13To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Nairobi to Kampala as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from £13 to £14 for a bus ticket from Nairobi to Kampala based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £13, which is on 2026-08-17.
