Considering having a break from the strenuous work, a smooth and simple travel with family and friends is by far the best thing you can partake to rejuvenate one’s self. Traveling to further parts of Uganda, from the capital-Kampala, is a wanderlust depending on the Uganda’s transport option(s) you choose to use.
Bus transport is by far a better option for longer travel around Uganda. Many people have come to believe that bus tours are the best means to use when traveling given the wide benefits such as the immediate interactions with local travelers and its idealness for families and persons traveling on budget. Booking/payment is very easy as its made at the entrance while boarding.
If you already have zeroed down on the destination to visit, the next thing to deliberate on which service provider to choose and then wait on a thrilling 4-wheel drive in a modern Ugandan bus.
As always, at guide2uganda, we oblige to bringing you everything about anything Uganda. In this article, we have listed you, the top 10 Bus companies operating in Uganda ranked according to their longevity in the industry, service delivery and customer reviews. Enjoy!
1. Modern Coast
These executive road trekkers operate on a daily Monday to Sunday. Modern coast bus services is a luxury coach company operating within Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania and Rwanda. They rank high as the most fancied service providers by the elite many to traveling to the routes they service given their top notch customer service. These air conditioned coaches guarantee a tranquil voyage up to one’s destination. Their boarding point is at De Winton Road, Kampala and trade the routes: Kampala – Mombasa & Kampala – Nairobi.
5. Mash bus services
Mash bus services is a passenger carrier but also allows some luggage on board. The coaches are a state of art cool version of an ‘aircraft-like’ bus. The company trades with a fleet of high standard executive coaches that could excite you to stay aboard even after reaching your destination due to their comfortability. Mash bus services operate on routes between Uganda, Kenya & Rwanda. Their offices are Located on De Winton Road Kampala. They do Travel to Nairobi and Mombasa, transport passengers and luggage. Route Information: Kampala – Nairobi and Kampala – Mombasa Kampala – Kigali Information: From Kampala to Nairobi via Busia 19:00
3. Jaguar Executive Coaches
The red pimped coaches have been in service for a long time and are one of the most comfortable buses to travel with especially with their executive service option. They are majorly international carriers and transverse the country to the southwestern route through areas like Masaka, Mbarara, Ntungamo, Kabale, Kigali and other cities. There major hub is Kampala city are located at Plot 30/32 Namirembe Road, Kampala. Routes: Kampala to Kigali, Kampala to Bunjumbura, Kampala to Goma Route Information: Buses depart Monday – Sunday (including all public holidays) 1am – Kampala to Kigali 7am – Kampala to Kigali 3am – Kampala to Kigali 7pm – Kampala to Kigali 8pm – Kampala to Bujumbura 9pm – Kampala via Kisoro to Goma 9pm – Kampala – Kigali.
4. YY Coaches and Courier Services
YY Coaches and Courier Services is another premier getaway t and connection between Kampala City and the eastern towns up to Mbale city. With their big fleet of deep blue, red and white stripped coaches, they conduct various trips to and from Mbale to Kampala each day. Having traded in this industry for over a decade, their experienced team of drivers and friendly staff ensure a great voyage and travel experience. They also offer courier services. Their Kampala booking office is at Block 9 plot 152 rashid khamis Road and plot 147 sir apollo kagwa road
5. Global Coaches
A bus company with great customer reviews and preference. Global coaches are by far been cherished by passengers travelling to and from the capital Kampala and Mbarara town in the western part of Uganda. The Intercity bus company has been cherished over the years majorly because of its timely service, delivery and a modern bus fleet. The coaches operate over long distances and can be rented to groups of people travelling to specific destinations off the company’s route map such as tourists to national parks. For reservations and bookings, you can visit their offices located at Bakuli bus terminal.
6. Tausi Bus Uganda
Tausi bus company is a passenger transport and courier service provider registered in the Republic of Uganda. They offer reliable and comfortable scheduled transport services to both day and night passengers to and from the western route of Kampala-Mbarara-Ishaka. Other than the normally scheduled routes, Tausi coaches offers satisfactory private hire and group booking services to individual customers and corporate organizations. You can book them from their offices located at Bakuli, Kampala.
7. Gateway service limited
Gateway buses are another travel option you could chose on your way to have a holiday or trip upcountry. The buses operate on the major southwestern routes to towns like Mbarara, Kabale and Kisoro. The coaches are an option on your way to the Mghahinga Bwindi to see the mountain Gorilla in the Kigezi highlands. They also trade on inter state routes of: kampala – Nairobi – via MALABA,
Kampala – Juba, eastern and northern Uganda. Their offices are located on Plot 19 Wilson Road, Kampala
8. Link Bus Services
Whether it’s safely conquering Uganda’s enchanting beauty by road, delivering your parcel on time, moving your goods across the country or just traversing the country on a road trip, Link buses provide all these in a bold package. The gigantic green and yellow Link buses are needless to say, a common sight all over Kampala, Uganda’s capital. Link buses operate to the eastern, western and northern parts of Uganda. Their longevity in business have rendered them able and worth the right choice for a road voyage to your destination. You can book from their offices located at 1st Floor, Suite1.3&1.4 Solar House, Plot 63 Muteesa 1 Road, Katwe.
9. Baby coach bus
Baby coach bus Company is a transport company plying its trade in different parts of the country including inter-state routes such as Kampala-Juba, Kampala-Kigali and Kampala-Goma. The company operates a fleet of huge white specious buses that smoothly run the roads around the country. The profound customer service on the buses has constantly kept customers at the look out for the next trip aboard the bus. The bus are luggage carries too so you could never worry whether to carry along your huge tent bag enroute to your holiday destination.
10. Nile Star Buses
Here comes another great navigator. Nile Star bus company has been one of the most fancied bus company operating the northern Uganda route. This has been majorly attributed to the quality of service and the comfortability of passengers while aboard. The golden yellow branded coaches operate the Kampala-West Nile region and South Sudan route. Over the years, the company has built a reputable brand among customers in the West Nile and Juba routes from Kampala. For bookings, contact their Kampala office at Arrow centre, Bombo Road opposite SURE HOUSE /SWICO, Kampala, Uganda.
So, there you have it. There are a number of other exquisite bus service trading in Uganda. However, the top mentioned continue to stand out and hold great customer satisfaction reviews thus the rank. As you travel around Uganda, just make sure you have prior plans about your travel options to effectively persue your itinerary.
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