There are 4 ways to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji by plane, bus, train, or car
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Fly
best- Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane DAR - TKQ
2h 31m$177–449Train
cheapest- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
39h 31m$19–32Bus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
20h 39m$27–34Drive 1,240.3 km
- Drive from Dar es Salaam to Ujijicar 1,240.3 km
19h 53m$154–223
Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji is to train which costs $18 - $35 and takes 39h 31m.
The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $170 - $450.
No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.
No, there is no direct train from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji. However, there are services departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Kigoma via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 31m.
The distance between Dar es Salaam and Ujiji is 1087 km. The road distance is 1240.3 km.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji without a car is to bus which takes 20h 39m and costs $27 - $35.
It takes approximately 2h 31m to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji, including transfers.
Dar es Salaam to Ujiji bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
Dar es Salaam to Ujiji train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Dar es Salaam station.
The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji is to fly which takes 2h 31m and costs $170 - $450. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $27 - $35 and takes 20h 39m, you could also train, which costs $18 - $35 and takes 39h 31m.
What companies run services between Dar es Salaam, Tanzania and Ujiji, 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 Ujiji bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Kigoma station.
Dar es Salaam to Ujiji train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Kigoma station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Ujiji is 1240 km. It takes approximately 19h 53m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Ujiji.
There are six+ hotels available in Ujiji.