Rome2Rio

How to get fromChennai to Arushaby plane, taxi, shuttle, train, or bus

Find Transport to Arusha

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Chennai to Arusha by plane, taxi, shuttle, train, or bus

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Chennai International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    best
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane MAA - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    15h 50m
    $427–1,021

  2. Fly Chennai International Airport to Nairobi, shuttle

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane plane MAA - NBO
    2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle bus
    18h 47m
    $262–700

  3. Fly Chennai International Airport to Arusha

    1. Fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane MAA - ARK
    14h 44m
    $273–705

  4. Train, bus to Kempegowda International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Take the train from Chennai Central to Krishnarajapurmtrain train
    2. Take the bus from KR Pura station to Kempegowda International Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Kempegowda International Airport (BLR) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane BLR - JRO
    4. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    21h 23m
    $330–1,043

Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

Calendar6Weekly Planes
Duration13h 2mAverage Duration
Ticket$415Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chennai to Arusha.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 5,159.5 km
  • Duration: 15h 50m

What companies run services between Chennai, India and Arusha, Tanzania?

IndiGo Airlines, Air Tanzania, and five other airlines fly from Chennai International Airport (MAA) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators
Other operators

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 Train travel in Spain: A guide to Renfe, Travelling Croatia’s Dalmatian Coast by boat, bus, car and train, and 10 amazing places to get away from it all in Australia - to help you get the most out of your next trip.