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How to get fromArusha to Kilimanjaroby train, taxi, bus, or car

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There are 4 ways to get from Arusha to Kilimanjaro by train, taxi, bus, or car

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  1. Train, taxi

    best
    1. Take the train from Arusha to Moshitrain train
    2. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    12h 21m
    $19–31

  2. Drive  130.6 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arusha to Kilimanjarocar car 130.6 km
    3h 53m
    $18–26

  3. Bus, taxi

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Moshibus bus
    2. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi
    4h 3m
    $20–24

  4. Taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjarotaxi taxi 130.6 km
    3h 53m
    $40–55

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  • Distance: 137.6 km
  • Duration: 12h 21m

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

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Kilimanjaro. However, you can take the train to Moshi then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Moshi then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro.

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