There are 7 ways to get from Arusha to Livingstone by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly Arusha to Victoria Falls Airport
best- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane ARK - VFA
19h 32m$511–877Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
- Take the bus from Lusaka to Livingstonebus
46h 50m$91–110Train, bus
- Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
- Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
- Take the train from Lusaka to Livingstonetrain
3d 14hDrive 2,601.3 km
- Drive from Arusha to Livingstonecar 2,601.3 km
41h$382–552Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane JRO - LVI
8h 29m$677–883Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Victoria Falls Airport
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA)plane JRO - VFA
8h 22m$435–743Fly Arusha to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport
- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport (LVI)plane ARK - LVI
15h 59m$463–1,317
Arusha (ARK) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Livingstone is to bus which costs $90 - $110 and takes 46h 50m.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Livingstone is to taxi and fly which takes 8h 22m and costs $430 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Livingstone. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Livingstone via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Lusaka. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 46h 50m.
The distance between Arusha and Livingstone is 2057 km. The road distance is 2601.3 km.
The best way to get from Arusha to Livingstone without a car is to bus which takes 46h 50m and costs $90 - $110.
It takes approximately 19h 32m to get from Arusha to Livingstone, including transfers.
Arusha to Livingstone bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, depart from Central Bus Terminal station.
The best way to get from Arusha to Livingstone is to fly which takes 19h 32m and costs $500 - $900. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $90 - $110 and takes 46h 50m.
Arusha to Livingstone bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
Livingstone is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 9:27 PM in Arusha and 8:27 PM in Livingstone.
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Livingstone, Zambia?
Flightlink, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Victoria Falls Airport (VFA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Livingstone via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Lusaka in around 46h 50m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Arusha to Victoria Falls Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 23h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Arusha to Victoria Falls Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 55m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Arusha to Victoria Falls Airport via Kilimanjaro International Airport, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 24h 20m
- When
- Wednesday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $350–950
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Zanzibar, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 16m
- When
- Sunday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $330–900
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 45m
- When
- Saturday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,300
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Zanzibar, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 45m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- $470–1,400
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Victoria Falls Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- $360–1,100
Flights from Arusha to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Zanzibar, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,400
Flights from Arusha to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Dar es Salaam, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,400
Flights from Arusha to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Kilimanjaro International Airport, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 40m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
Flights from Arusha to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Nairobi Wilson, Kisumu, Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $480–1,400
- Website
- proflight-zambia.com
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Addis Ababa, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 14h 45m
- When
- Thursday
- Estimated price
- $500–1,700
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Harry Mwanga Nkumbula International Airport via Dar es Salaam, Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 30m
- When
- Tuesday and Thursday
- Estimated price
- $750–1,300
Flights from Arusha to Victoria Falls Airport via Dar es Salaam, Harare
- Ave. Duration
- 20h
- When
- Tuesday
- Estimated price
- $450–1,300
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $11
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $17
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
- Phone
- +255 739 998 855
- Website
- tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Serenje
- Ave. Duration
- 40h 31m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $30–34
- Schedules at
- tazarasite.com
- Mukuba M1
- $30–34
- Mukuba M2
- $32
- Phone
- +260-765-211826
- [email protected]
- Website
- zrl.com.zm
Train from Lusaka to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 4m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $7–16
- Schedules at
- zrl.com.zm
- Economy
- $10
- Standard
- $11
- 2nd Class Sleeper
- $15
- Ist Class Sleeper
- $16
- Phone
- +255 765 486868
- Website
- bmcoach.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- $17–23
- Schedules at
- bmcoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminus
- Ave. Duration
- 28h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $57
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +260 961806060
- [email protected]
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
Bus from Lusaka to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $30
- Website
- Unlimited Gifts Limited
- Phone
- +260 212 217 118
- Website
- facebook.com
Bus from Lusaka to Livingstone
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $16–20
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Single
- $16–20
- Phone
- +260 973334200
- [email protected]
- Website
- Juldan Motors
Bus from Serenje to Lusaka
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 12m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Website
- Juldan Motors
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How do I buy a London Underground ticket?, How do I get from Sydney to Melbourne, and Getting to Milan from the airport - to help you get the most out of your next trip.
Booking & Getting There
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Livingstone is 2601 km. It takes approximately 41h to drive from Arusha to Livingstone.
There are 281+ hotels available in Livingstone.










