What is the cheapest way to get from Arusha to Gitega?

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Gitega is to bus and taxi which costs $130 - $160 and takes 36h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Arusha to Gitega?

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Gitega is to taxi and fly which takes 5h 49m and costs $390 - $950.

How far is it from Arusha to Gitega?

The distance between Arusha and Gitega is 1016 km. The road distance is 969.5 km.

How do I travel from Arusha to Gitega without a car?

The best way to get from Arusha to Gitega without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 36h 34m and costs $130 - $160.

How long does it take to get from Arusha to Gitega?

It takes approximately 5h 49m to get from Arusha to Gitega, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Arusha and Gitega?

Gitega is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 1:51 PM in Arusha and 12:51 PM in Gitega.

Can I drive from Arusha to Gitega?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Gitega is 970 km. It takes approximately 18h 18m to drive from Arusha to Gitega.

Arusha to Gitega - 4 ways to travel via taxi, plane, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 4 ways to get from Arusha to Gitega by taxi, plane, bus, car, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane JRO - BJM
3. Take the taxi from Bujumbura (BJM) to Gitegataxi
5h 49m
$393–916
Shuttle, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3. Take the taxi from Bujumbura to Gitegataxi
36h 41m
$133–178
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Bujumburabus
3. Take the taxi from Bujumbura to Gitegataxi
36h 34m
$137–157
Drive 969.5 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Gitegacar 969.5 km
18h 18m
$138–200

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

17Weekly Planes

4h 43mAverage Duration

$299Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Arusha to Gitega.

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Distance: 1,016 km
Duration: 5h 49m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Gitega, Burundi?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Gitega. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Bujumbura (BJM), then take the taxi to Gitega. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Bujumbura, then take the taxi to Gitega.

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