What is the cheapest way to get from Aru to Goma?

The cheapest way to get from Aru to Goma is to bus via Goma which costs $27 - $40 and takes 22h 54m.

What is the fastest way to get from Aru to Goma?

The fastest way to get from Aru to Goma is to fly and drive which takes 7h 40m and costs $80 - $390.

Is there a direct bus between Aru and Goma?

No, there is no direct bus from Aru to Goma. However, there are services departing from Arua and arriving at Rond Point Terminus via Chairman's House and Jaguar Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.

How far is it from Aru to Goma?

The distance between Aru and Goma is 758 km. The road distance is 763 km.

How long does it take to get from Aru to Goma?

It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Aru to Goma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Aru to Goma bus from?

Aru to Goma bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Where does the Aru to Goma bus arrive?

Aru to Goma bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Aru to Goma?

Yes, the driving distance between Aru to Goma is 763 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Aru to Goma.

Where can I stay near Goma?

There are 50+ hotels available in Goma.

Aru to Goma - 7 ways to travel via plane, car, and bus

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There are 7 ways to get from Aru to Goma by plane, car, or bus

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Fly Arua to Kigali International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane RUA - KGL
2. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gomacar
12h 39m
$75–361
Bus via Goma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Gomabus
22h 54m
$27–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Jaguar Bus Terminal to Rond Point Terminusbus
21h 7m
$35–37
Drive 763 km
1. Drive from Aru to Gomacar 763 km
16h 6m
Bus to Entebbe, fly to Kigali International Airport, drive
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Fly from Entebbe (EBB) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)plane EBB - KGL
3. Drive from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Gomacar
13h 43m
$235–341
Fly Arua to Kihihi Airport, drive
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Kihihi Airport (KHX)plane RUA - KHX
2. Drive from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Gomacar
7h 40m
$80–381
Bus via Kabale
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Kabalebus
3. Take the bus from Kabale to Gomabus
21h 22m
$35–43

Arua (RUA) to Kigali International Airport (KGL) flights

8Weekly Planes

12h 10mAverage Duration

$54Cheapest Price

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Distance: 757.9 km
Duration: 12h 39m

What companies run services between Aru, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a vehicle from Aru to Rond Point Terminus via Arua, Kampala, Chairman's House, National Mosque, and Jaguar Bus Terminal in around 21h 7m.

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