There are 4 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane DAR - TKQ
2h 42m$182–455Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
39h 20m$14–25Bus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
20h 27m$22–27Drive 1,244.1 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigomacar 1,244.1 km
19h 48m$155–224
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to train which costs $13 - $25 and takes 39h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $180 - $460.
No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 27m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Kigoma. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 39h 20m.
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma is 1095 km. The road distance is 1244.1 km.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 20h 27m and costs $22 - $28.
It takes approximately 2h 42m to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, including transfers.
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to fly which takes 2h 42m and costs $180 - $460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22 - $28 and takes 20h 27m, you could also train, which costs $13 - $25 and takes 39h 20m.
What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Kigoma, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania flies from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ) once daily. Alternatively, Saratoga operates a bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma 4 times a day. Tickets cost $22–27 and the journey takes 19h 15m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170–440
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Website
- saratoga.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- saratoga.co.tz
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More Questions & Answers
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Kigoma station.
Dar es Salaam to Kigoma train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Kigoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is 1244 km. It takes approximately 19h 48m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma.
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