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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Pemba is to drive which costs $210 - $310 and takes 29h 33m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Pemba is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $500 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Pemba?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Pemba. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Terminal and arriving at Pemba via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Johannesburg and Maputo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 5h.

How far is it from Arusha to Pemba?

The distance between Arusha and Pemba is 1161 km. The road distance is 1730.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Pemba without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 4 days 5h and costs $300 - $440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m to get from Arusha to Pemba, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Pemba bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Arusha to Pemba?

The best way to get from Arusha to Pemba is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs $500 - $1,100. Alternatively, you can bus via Lusaka, which costs $300 - $440 and takes 4 days 5h.

Where does the Arusha to Pemba bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Arusha and Pemba?

Pemba is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 10:15 PM in Arusha and 9:15 PM in Pemba.

Can I drive from Arusha to Pemba?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Pemba is 1730 km. It takes approximately 29h 33m to drive from Arusha to Pemba.

Where can I stay near Pemba?

There are nine+ hotels available in Pemba.

Arusha to Pemba - 5 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 5 ways to get from Arusha to Pemba by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly from Arusha
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Pemba Airport (POL)plane ARK - POL
6h 12m
$504–1,105
Drive 1,730.5 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Arusha to Pembacar 1,730.5 km
29h 33m
$215–311
Bus via Lusaka
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
3. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Park Stationbus
4. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Maputobus
5. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
4d 5h
$304–433
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 Pemba Airport (POL)plane JRO - POL
6h 37m
$518–1,121
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburgbus
3. Take the bus from Kerk St to Karl Max Avbus
4. Take the bus from Maputo to Pembabus
5d 15h
$341–563

Arusha (ARK) to Pemba Airport (POL) flights

6Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

$510Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,161.1 km
Duration: 6h 12m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Pemba, Mozambique?

World Ticket, Linhas Aéreas de Moçambique, and two other airlines fly from Arusha (ARK) to Pemba Airport (POL) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Terminal to Pemba via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Intercity Bus Terminus, Park Station, Johannesburg, Maputo, and Maputo in around 4d 5h.

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