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How to get fromArusha to Mbaleby plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Mbale by plane, bus, car, taxi, or shuttle

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  1. Fly from Arusha

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    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane ARK - KIS
    3h 15m
    $254–560

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kaimosibus bus
    12h 47m
    $56–70

  3. Drive 604.1 km

    1. Drive from Arusha to Mbalecar car 604.1 km
    8h 46m
    $75–109

  4. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane plane JRO - KIS
    3h 50m
    $103–376

  5. Shuttle, bus

    1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    13h 16m
    $56–99

  6. Bus via Kisumu

    1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus bus
    2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kisumubus bus
    13h 36m
    $62–80

Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

Calendar49Weekly Planes
Duration3h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$217Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 452.3 km
  • Duration: 3h 15m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Mbale, Kenya?

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and World Ticket fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Mbale via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Kaimosi in around 12h 47m.

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