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 taxi and fly which takes 10h 8m and costs $350 - $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 15m.

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 805 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 15m and costs $40 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 13h 23m 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 fly which takes 13h 23m and costs $310 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $40 - $50 and takes 30h 15m, you could also train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h.

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, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane ARK - TKQ
13h 23m
$319–611
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 15m
$40–50
Drive 1,025.4 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Kigomacar 1,025.4 km
18h 23m
$128–184
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
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
10h 8m
$353–777
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 17m
$34–59

Arusha (ARK) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights

18Weekly Planes

16h 32mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.2 km
Duration: 13h 23m

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

Flightlink, Air Tanzania, and World Ticket fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kigoma (TKQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Kigoma via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 30h 15m.

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