What is the cheapest way to get from Kenya to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Kenya to Kigoma is to bus and train which costs $25 - $50 and takes 2 days 8h.

What is the fastest way to get from Kenya to Kigoma?

The fastest way to get from Kenya to Kigoma is to fly and drive which takes 7h 9m and costs $320 - $950.

Is there a direct bus between Kenya and Kigoma?

No, there is no direct bus from Kenya to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Kenya to Kigoma?

The distance between Kenya and Kigoma is 943 km. The road distance is 1171.2 km.

How do I travel from Kenya to Kigoma without a car?

The best way to get from Kenya to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs $22 - $60.

How long does it take to get from Kenya to Kigoma?

It takes approximately 7h 9m to get from Kenya to Kigoma, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kenya to Kigoma bus from?

Kenya to Kigoma bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Kenya to Kigoma?

The best way to get from Kenya to Kigoma is to bus which takes 34h and costs $22 - $60. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $330 - $750 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Kenya to Kigoma bus arrive?

Kenya to Kigoma bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Kenya to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Kenya to Kigoma is 1171 km. It takes approximately 21h 28m to drive from Kenya to Kigoma.

Where can I stay near Kigoma?

There are five+ hotels available in Kigoma.

Kenya to Kigoma - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, car, and bus

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There are 9 ways to get from Kenya to Kigoma by plane, car, bus, or train

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Fly Kisumu International Airport to Bujumbura, drive
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane KIS - BJM
2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
7h 9m
$324–917
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
34h
$23–59
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
2d 8h
$26–49
Drive 1,171.2 km
1. Drive from Nairobi to Kigomacar 1,171.2 km
21h 28m
$146–211
Fly Nairobi to Kigoma
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane NBO - TKQ
9h 30m
$336–707
Fly Mombasa to Bujumbura, drive
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane MBA - BJM
2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
7h 49m
$310–874
Fly Mombasa to Kigoma
1. Fly from Mombasa (MBA) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane MBA - TKQ
11h 22m
$275–780
Fly Nairobi to Bujumbura, drive
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Bujumbura (BJM)plane NBO - BJM
2. Drive from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kigomacar
7h 56m
$341–531
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
35h 15m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Bujumbura (BJM) flights

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5h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 942.6 km
Duration: 7h 9m

What companies run services between Kenya and Kigoma, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Nairobi to Kigoma via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Dar es Salaam in around 34h. Alternatively, Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and Kenya Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kigoma (TKQ) 3 times a day.

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