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There are 5 ways to get from Kampala to Meru by bus, car, plane, train, or taxi

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  1. Bus, drive

    best
    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Town Terminal to Tuskysbus bus 237
    3. Drive from Sagana to Merucar car
    17h 9m

  2. Drive  710.9 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Kampala to Merucar car 710.9 km
    11h 21m
    $112–161

  3. Fly, train, drive

    1. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane EBB - NBO
    2. Take the train from Makadara/Mwisho to Karatinatrain train
    3. Drive from Karatina to Merucar car
    11h 23m
    $205–307

  4. Bus, train, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Merutaxi taxi
    22h 40m
    $166–227

  5. Bus, train, taxi via Kampala

    1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the train from Ruiru to Nanyukitrain train
    3. Take the taxi from Nanyuki to Merutaxi taxi
    25h 40m
    $165–229

Entebbe (EBB) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

Calendar74Weekly Planes
Duration1h 14mAverage Duration
Ticket$46Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 873.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 9m

What companies run services between Kampala, Uganda and Meru, Kenya?

There is no direct connection from Kampala to Meru. However, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Town Terminal, take the bus to Tuskys, take the taxi to Maragua, take the train to Sagana, then drive to Meru. Alternatively, you can drive from Kampala to Meru in around 11h 21m.

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