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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Kigoma is to train which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Kigoma is to fly which takes 7h 23m and costs $280 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Arusha and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct train from Arusha to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Arusha to Kigoma?

The distance between Arusha and Kigoma is 894 km. The road distance is 1025.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $40 - $60.

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

It takes approximately 7h 48m to get from Arusha to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Kigoma bus from?

Arusha to Kigoma bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, depart from Central Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Kigoma train from?

Arusha to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Arusha station.

Train, bus or fly from Arusha to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Arusha to Kigoma is to bus which takes 30h 50m and costs $40 - $60. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h, you could also fly, which costs $280 - $800 and takes 7h 23m.

Where does the Arusha to Kigoma bus arrive?

Arusha to Kigoma bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Arusha to Kigoma train arrive?

Arusha to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Kigoma is 1025 km. It takes approximately 18h 23m to drive from Arusha to Kigoma.

Where can I stay near Kigoma?

There are six+ hotels available in Kigoma.

Arusha to Kigoma - 6 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Kigoma by taxi, plane, bus, train, or car

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Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane JRO - TKQ
7h 48m
$143–397
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
2d 10h
$20–42
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
30h 50m
$40–58
Drive 1,025.4 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Kigomacar 1,025.4 km
18h 23m
$128–184
Fly from Arusha
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane ARK - TKQ
7h 23m
$289–761
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
31h 52m
$34–68

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights

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9h 47mAverage Duration

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Distance: 893.9 km
Duration: 7h 48m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Kigoma, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Kigoma via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 30h 50m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Arusha to Kigoma via Dar es Salaam in around 2d 10h.

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