What is the cheapest way to get from Goma to Aru?

The cheapest way to get from Goma to Aru is to bus which costs $34 - $38 and takes 21h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Goma to Aru?

The fastest way to get from Goma to Aru is to drive and fly which takes 8h 11m and costs $70 - $340.

Is there a direct bus between Goma and Aru?

No, there is no direct bus from Goma to Aru. However, there are services departing from Rond Point Terminus and arriving at Arua via National Mosque and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.

How far is it from Goma to Aru?

The distance between Goma and Aru is 757 km. The road distance is 763 km.

How long does it take to get from Goma to Aru?

It takes approximately 8h 11m to get from Goma to Aru, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goma to Aru bus from?

Goma to Aru bus services, operated by Jaguar Coaches, depart from Rond Point Terminus station.

Where does the Goma to Aru bus arrive?

Goma to Aru bus services, operated by Jaguar Coaches, arrive at Jaguar Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Goma to Aru?

Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Aru is 763 km. It takes approximately 16h 6m to drive from Goma to Aru.

Where can I stay near Aru?

There are nine+ hotels available in Aru.

Goma to Aru - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, and bus

There are 7 ways to get from Goma to Aru by car, plane, 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.

Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly to Arua
best
1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Arua (RUA)plane KGL - RUA
8h 11m
$74–337
Bus via Goma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
22h 46m
$28–37
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rond Point Terminus to Jaguar Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
21h 8m
$34–37
Drive 763 km
1. Drive from Goma to Arucar 763 km
16h 6m
Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly to Entebbe, bus
1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Entebbe (EBB)plane KGL - EBB
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
12h 51m
$258–337
Drive to Kihihi Airport, fly to Arua
1. Drive from Goma to Kihihi Airport (KHX)car
2. Fly from Kihihi Airport (KHX) to Arua (RUA)plane KHX - RUA
22h 50m
$79–367
Bus via Kabale
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kabalebus
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
21h 25m
$37–45

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Arua (RUA) flights

7Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

$52Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 757.1 km
Duration: 8h 11m

What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Aru, Ituri, Democratic Republic of the Congo?

You can take a bus from Rond Point Terminus to Aru via Jaguar Bus Terminal, National Mosque, New Taxi Park - Kk Trust Hotel, Kampala, and Arua in around 21h 8m.

Airlines