Modern Coast buses from Kampala

Kampala is Modern Coast's main Ugandan gateway, linked to Nairobi by an overnight and daytime cross-border service through the Malaba/Busia border. Onward connections put Mombasa, Kisumu and the wider East African network within one booking.

Cross-border coaches between Kampala and Nairobi
Border formalities handled as a group stop with the crew
Business, Corporate and Oxygen VIP seating on cross-border coaches
Courier and cargo forwarding through the Kampala branch network

Routes serving Kampala

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Kampala travel questions

How long does the Nairobi to Kampala bus take?

Around 12 hours, including the border crossing.

How much is the Kampala bus fare?

Kampala cross-border fares typically run from about KSh 2,500 to KSh 4,000 depending on class and season.

What documents do I need for the Kampala route?

Carry a valid passport or an East African Community-accepted travel document for immigration at the border. Requirements are set by immigration, not by Modern Coast, so confirm before you travel.

Do Kampala coaches travel overnight?

Yes — cross-border dispatches include night departures so you arrive during the day. Exact times are on the route page.

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