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How to get fromKampala to Butalejaby bus, taxi, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Kampala to Butaleja by bus, taxi, or car

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  1. Bus, taxi

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Malababus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Malaba to Butalejataxi taxi
    5h 54m
    $48–60

  2. Bus, drive

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Busiabus bus
    2. Drive from Busia to Butalejacar car
    6h 32m
    $22–28

  3. Drive  190.4 km

    1. Drive from Kampala to Butalejacar car 190.4 km
    3h 16m
    $29–42

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Kampala to Butalejataxi taxi 190.4 km
    3h 16m
    $120–160

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  • Distance: 277.7 km
  • Duration: 5h 54m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Butaleja, Uganda?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Butaleja. However, you can take the bus to Malaba then take the taxi to Butaleja. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Butaleja in around 3h 16m.

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