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How to get fromArusha to Rukwaby taxi, plane, or car

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There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Rukwa by taxi, plane, or car

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  1. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Sumbawanga

    best
    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Sumbawanga (SUT)plane plane JRO - SUT
    5h 23m
    $262–727

  2. Drive 1,034.4 km

    cheapest
    1. Drive from Arusha to Sumbawangacar car 1,034.4 km
    22h 52m
    $129–186

  3. Fly Arusha to Mbeya Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane ARK - MBI
    2. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi taxi
    7h 44m
    $324–555

  4. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mbeya Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane plane JRO - MBI
    3. Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi taxi
    9h 19m
    $418–981

  5. Fly Arusha to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane ARK - NPY
    2. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi taxi
    19h 54m
    $344–865

  6. Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi

    1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi taxi
    2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane plane JRO - NPY
    3. Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi taxi
    15h 54m
    $358–881

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Sumbawanga (SUT) flights

Calendar5Weekly Planes
Duration5h 53mAverage Duration
Ticket$246Cheapest Price
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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Rukwa.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 839.1 km
  • Duration: 5h 23m

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

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Rukwa. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Sumbawanga (SUT), then take the taxi to Sumbawanga. Alternatively, you can drive from Arusha to Sumbawanga in around 22h 52m.

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