Kampala to Mbarara bus
Kampala to Mbarara: Daily, 2 departures, about 5.5 hours, from UGX 29,000.
Buses and fares
| Departs | Bus | Class | Seats | Fare per seat |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:00 AM | Pundamilia Marcopolo Paradiso G7 1200 | Business | 48 | UGX 29,000 |
| 2:00 PM | Duma Marcopolo Paradiso G8 1200 Semi-sleeper | First Class | 44 | UGX 34,000 |
Daily, 2 departures. Journey time about 5.5 hours over roughly 270 km. Fares are per seat; our sales agent confirms the final amount on WhatsApp.
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· Not listed? Pick any two towns above and our agent will arrange it on WhatsApp.
About the Kampala to Mbarara journey
Kampala (Uganda) to Mbarara (Uganda) is about 270 km, roughly 24 hours a day, 7 days a week hours by coach. Daily, 2 departures.
Seats are sold by class and fares are per seat: Business from UGX 29,000, First Class from UGX 34,000. Your sales agent confirms the final amount on WhatsApp.
Board at Namayiba Bus Park, next to Namayiba Park Hotel.
Be at the boarding point 30 minutes before departure and carry your national ID or passport. Each passenger may carry 15 kg of luggage free.
Kampala to Mbarara travel FAQs
How do I book a ticket online?
Choose where you are travelling from and to, pick your travel date, and search for available buses.
Select your departure time and class, choose your seats on the bus chart, pick your boarding and dropping points, and enter each passenger's details.
Choose M-Pesa or bank payment and press the WhatsApp button. Your booking details are sent to our sales agent, who confirms your seats and sends the payment details.
Once payment is received your agent confirms the booking and ticket number.
If you have any difficulty booking online, call our customer care lines and we will help you through it.
Can I choose my seat?
Yes. The seat chart shows every seat on the coach and you pick the ones you want.
Seats are sold as Business, First Class and VIP. Each step up gives you more room and more on board: Business is a standard reclining seat, First Class adds a semi-sleeper seat with leg rests and extra legroom, and VIP is a wide 2+1 recliner with the most legroom, a seat-back screen, a blanket, a snack pack and priority boarding. The fare depends on the class you choose, and the price of each seat is shown as you select it.
Do I need an account to book?
No. You can book as a guest and never create one.
Where do I find my ticket after paying?
Your ticket and booking details are sent to you by your sales agent on WhatsApp or SMS as soon as the payment is confirmed.
How do I pay for my ticket?
Choose M-Pesa or bank payment when you book. Our sales agent sends you the payment details and the reference to use on WhatsApp.
Always quote that reference - it is what matches your payment to your booking.
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