There are 3 ways to get from Dodoma to Rukwa by plane, taxi, 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 to Mbeya Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mbeya Airport (MBI)plane DOD - MBI
- Take the taxi from Mbeya Airport (MBI) to Laelataxi
9h 2m$417–820Drive 773.8 km
cheapest- Drive from Dodoma to Sumbawangacar 773.8 km
17h 2m$107–154Fly to Mpanda Airport, taxi
- Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mpanda Airport (NPY)plane DOD - NPY
- Take the taxi from Mpanda Airport (NPY) to Namanyeretaxi
10h 42m$366–681
Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Mbeya Airport (MBI) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Dodoma to Rukwa is to drive which costs $100 - $160 and takes 17h 2m.
The fastest way to get from Dodoma to Rukwa is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 2m and costs $410 - $850.
The distance between Dodoma and Rukwa is 627 km. The road distance is 773.8 km.
It takes approximately 9h 2m to get from Dodoma to Rukwa, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Dodoma to Rukwa is 774 km. It takes approximately 17h 2m to drive from Dodoma to Rukwa.
There are three+ hotels available in Rukwa.
What companies run services between Dodoma, Tanzania and Rukwa, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Dodoma to Rukwa. However, you can fly to Mbeya Airport (MBI) then take the taxi to Laela. Alternatively, you can drive from Dodoma to Sumbawanga in around 17h 2m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Dodoma Airport to Mbeya Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–700
Flights from Dodoma Airport to Mpanda Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 50m
- When
- Saturday, Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
- Estimated price
- $270–600
Flights from Dodoma Airport to Mpanda Airport via Mwanza, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- $400–700
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 55m
- Estimated price
- $90–160
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