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There are 7 ways to get from Johannesburg to Kigoma by plane, bus, train, or car

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  1. Fly to Kigoma

    best
    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane plane JNB - TKQ
    9h 31m
    $298–834

  2. Bus via Lusaka

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus bus
    2d 21h
    $151–191

  3. Bus, train via Lusaka

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus bus
    3. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain train
    4d 12h

  4. Drive 3,227.3 km

    1. Drive from Johannesburg to Kigomacar car 3,227.3 km
    46h 57m
    $451–651

  5. Fly to Bujumbura, drive

    1. Fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane plane JNB - BJM
    2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar car
    10h 42m
    $313–778

  6. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus bus
    4d 10h
    $208–275

  7. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus bus
    2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain train
    5d 6h
    $205–281

Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration14h 15mAverage Duration
Ticket$277Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 2,397.4 km
  • Duration: 9h 31m

What companies run services between Johannesburg, South Africa and Kigoma, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Airlink, and Kenya Airways fly from Johannesburg International Airport (JNB) to Kigoma (TKQ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Johannesburg to Kigoma via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Dar es Salaam in around 2d 21h.

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