There are 5 ways to get from Dodoma to Mwanza by plane, train, bus, car, or ferry
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Fly
best- Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane DOD - MWZ
1h 18m$140–351Train, bus
cheapest- Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Pugutrain
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus
23h 24m$43–75Drive 622.7 km
- Drive from Dodoma to Mwanzacar 622.7 km
11h 5m$78–112Bus, ferry
- Take the bus from Dodoma to Bukobabus
- Take the ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Portferry
26h 22m$60–79Bus
- Take the bus from Dodoma to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus
28h 47m$65–88
Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Dodoma to Mwanza is to train and bus which costs $40 - $75 and takes 23h 24m.
The fastest way to get from Dodoma to Mwanza is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $140 - $360.
No, there is no direct bus from Dodoma to Mwanza station. However, there are services departing from Dodoma and arriving at Central Bus Station via Gerezani and Magufuli Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 47m.
The distance between Dodoma and Mwanza is 530 km. The road distance is 622.7 km.
The best way to get from Dodoma to Mwanza without a car is to train and bus which takes 23h 24m and costs $40 - $75.
It takes approximately 1h 18m to get from Dodoma to Mwanza, including transfers.
Dodoma to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, depart from Dodoma station.
The best way to get from Dodoma to Mwanza is to fly which takes 1h 18m and costs $140 - $360. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $65 - $90 and takes 28h 47m.
Dodoma to Mwanza bus services, operated by Mozaico Coaches Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodoma to Mwanza is 623 km. It takes approximately 11h 5m to drive from Dodoma to Mwanza.
What companies run services between Dodoma, Tanzania and Mwanza, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania flies from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) twice a week. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dodoma to Central Bus Station via Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Gerezani, Kimara, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 28h 47m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Dodoma Airport to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $130–350
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Pugu
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 31m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $5–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $5
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
- Phone
- +255 743999894
- Website
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Station
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dodoma to Bukoba
- Ave. Duration
- 16h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46–49
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dodoma to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 27m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +255(0)739 606 600
- [email protected]
- Website
- tashico.co.tz
Ferry from Bukoba to Mwanza North Port
- Ave. Duration
- 9h
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $8–21
- Schedules at
- mscl.co.tz
- Economy
- $8
- Business
- $16
- First
- $21
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