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

The cheapest way to get from Goma to Arusha is to bus which costs $55 - $65 and takes 37h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Goma to Arusha is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 5h 17m and costs $300 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Goma and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Goma to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Rond Point Terminus and arriving at Arusha via Numak Complex, Kampala and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h 40m.

How far is it from Goma to Arusha?

The distance between Goma and Arusha is 1004 km. The road distance is 1163.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Goma to Arusha without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 30h 40m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Goma to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Goma to Arusha bus from?

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

Where does the Goma to Arusha bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Goma and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Goma. It is currently 8:43 AM in Goma and 9:43 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Goma to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Goma to Arusha is 1163 km. It takes approximately 21h 45m to drive from Goma to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 611+ hotels available in Arusha.

Goma to Arusha - 7 ways to travel via car, plane, taxi, bus, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Goma to Arusha by car, plane, taxi, bus, or shuttle

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Drive, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KGL - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
5h 17m
$308–602
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kabalebus
2. Take the bus from Kabale to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
4. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
32h 27m
$55–1,454
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Goma to Nyabugogo Bus Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
29h 28m
$76–115
Drive 1,163.1 km
1. Drive from Goma to Arushacar 1,163.1 km
21h 45m
$145–209
Drive, fly to Arusha
1. Drive from Goma to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Arusha (ARK)plane KGL - ARK
7h 21m
$404–636
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Rond Point Terminus to Jaguar Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
30h 40m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Goma to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
3. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
37h 32m
$58–64

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

12Weekly Planes

3h 13mAverage Duration

$247Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.2 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Goma, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Rond Point Terminus to Arusha via Jaguar Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 30h 40m.

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