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

The cheapest way to get from Goma to Arua is to bus which costs $32 and takes 20h 39m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goma to Arua is to drive and fly which takes 7h 43m and costs $70 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Goma and Arua?

No, there is no direct bus from Goma to Arua. However, there are services departing from Rond Point Terminus and arriving at Arua via National Mosque and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 39m.

How far is it from Goma to Arua?

The distance between Goma and Arua is 734 km. The road distance is 766.5 km.

How do I travel from Goma to Arua without a car?

The best way to get from Goma to Arua without a car is to bus which takes 20h 39m and costs $32.

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

It takes approximately 7h 43m to get from Goma to Arua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goma to Arua bus from?

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

Where does the Goma to Arua bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Goma and Arua?

Arua is 1h ahead of Goma. It is currently 10:14 AM in Goma and 11:14 AM in Arua.

Can I drive from Goma to Arua?

Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Arua is 766 km. It takes approximately 15h 51m to drive from Goma to Arua.

Where can I stay near Arua?

There are nine+ hotels available in Arua.

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

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There are 7 ways to get from Goma to Arua by car, plane, or bus

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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
7h 43m
$74–345
Bus via Goma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
22h 17m
$25–31
Bus
1. Take the bus from Rond Point Terminus to Jaguar Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
20h 39m
$31
Drive 766.5 km
1. Drive from Goma to Aruacar 766.5 km
15h 51m
$115–166
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 22m
$255–361
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 22m
$79–365
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
20h 56m
$34–39

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

7Weekly Planes

6h 16mAverage Duration

$53Cheapest Price

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Distance: 734.1 km
Duration: 7h 43m

What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Arua, Uganda?

You can take a bus from Rond Point Terminus to Arua via Jaguar Bus Terminal, National Mosque, New Taxi Park - Kk Trust Hotel, and Kampala in around 20h 39m.

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