Passport or National ID
A valid passport or East African Tourist Passport. Citizens of Kenya, Uganda and Rwanda may instead travel on a National ID card.
Trinity Express routes, fares & transit times
These are long-distance cross-border services. Journey times depend heavily on immigration queues and road conditions, so treat them as guidance rather than a guarantee.
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Trinity Express route guides
Border posts, documents, stops and timings for each Trinity Express service.
- Trinity Express Nairobi to Kampala bus guide
Overnight coach through Nakuru and Eldoret, clearing Malaba or Busia before dawn.
Book Nairobi to Kampala seats - Trinity Express Nairobi to Kigali bus guide
The long haul across Uganda into Rwanda, crossing at Gatuna or Mirama Hills.
Book Nairobi to Kigali seats - Trinity Express Nairobi to Juba bus guide
Full-day service north through Uganda to Juba via the Nimule border.
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Need help before you pay? Contact the Trinity Express booking desk for fares, luggage and border questions.
Trinity Express travel requirements for Kenya, Uganda, Rwanda & South Sudan
To board any Trinity Express cross-border bus you must present the following at the terminal before departure.
Yellow Fever Certificate
Strictly mandatory when crossing into Uganda, Rwanda and South Sudan. Passengers without a certificate will not be boarded.
Visas
Required for non-EAC citizens. Secure your visa online or confirm visa-on-arrival eligibility before departure day.
Trinity Express luggage policy
Pack once, travel light. Cargo is weighed and assessed at the counter before boarding.
Free allowance
One standard suitcase or travel backpack in the under-bus cargo hold, plus one small piece of hand luggage for the overhead cabin.
Excess luggage
Heavy commercial luggage, large boxes or extra bags attract a fee assessed by weight and size at the cargo counter before boarding.
Onboard your coach
- Onboard Wi-Fi and USB charging on Business and VIP coaches
- Assigned seating with a printed manifest at every border
- Scheduled rest and meal stops on all long-haul services
Arrive at the terminal at least 45 minutes before departure for document checks and cargo loading.
Trinity Express terminals & booking contacts
Reach our booking and cargo desks directly.