Transportation to and from Entebbe international airport can be done by car, public transport and bus. We give you detailed information on how to book your transfer from the airport to Kampala capital city.

By Car

The distance from Entebbe Airport to Kampala capital city is 42KM and it takes about 1 hour via Entebbe express highway by car. Please note that the driving time may vary due to several factors like traffic during the rush hours of the morning and in the evening, weather conditions among others. Consequently, the journey by car from Entebbe airport to the capital may take longer hours than expected.

By Public transport

It is unfortunate that there is no public transport from Entebbe airport to Kampala however, travelers on a tight budget can board from Kitolo taxi park and connect to the city center using public means (Minibus / Matatu) at a cost of USD$1.5 per person or a motorcycle at cost of US$8.

The minibus is one of the safest public transport options due to the fact that Minibuses have enough space to carry your luggage. Therefore, if you are an adventurous traveler and you want to save money on a taxi, this is the best travel option for you!

Please take note that minibusses in Uganda are called taxis while the private taxi is famously known as a “special hire taxi”. Please consult Ash Airport Taxi Entebbe for more information about transport services and transfers in Uganda.

By Bus

Yes, you can access Entebbe international airport by bus. The bus normally operates three times a day from Entebbe Airport to Kampala city. The price for a bus from Kampala to the airport is 42,000 UGX or $ 13 one way.

Travel time from the airport to Kampala city is approximately 1½ hour by bus and tickets can be purchased online and from the ticket desk at the airport.

The bus travel schedule from Kampala to Entebbe

Departs  Kampala @10.00 arrives Entebbe @12.00

Departs  Kampala @16.15 arrives Entebbe @18:30

Departs  Kampala @01:30 arrives Entebbe @02:30

The bus travel schedule from Entebbe to Kampala

Departs  Entebbe @5.00 arrives Kampala @6.30

Departs Entebbe @14.30 arrives Kampala @16.00

Departs Entebbe @23.00 arrives Kampala @00.15

Entebbe airport bus transfer pick-up points from Kampala are; Bushpig Backpackers, Fat Cat Backpackers, Acacia Mall, Oasis Mall ( for Red Chilli) and Lugogo Mall while

Travelers who book their bus transfers are advised to be on time for their departure from the pick-up point because operators may not be able to wait for so long and the ticket is nonrefundable due to travelers’ delays.

In the event of an airline delay, the traveler’s ticket is transferable to another time but not refundable. And customers entirely hold the responsibility of booking any connecting services while on board with the bus company.