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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Arua is to bus which costs $78 - $83 and takes 2 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Arua is to drive and fly and bus which takes 13h 24m and costs $260 - $550.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Arua?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Arua. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Arua via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 6h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Arua?

The distance between Kigoma and Arua is 906 km. The road distance is 1260.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Arua without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 6h and costs $78 - $83.

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

It takes approximately 24h 54m to get from Kigoma to Arua, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Arua bus from?

Kigoma to Arua bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Arua?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Arua is to fly which takes 24h 54m and costs $330 - $1,000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $78 - $83 and takes 2 days 6h.

Where does the Kigoma to Arua bus arrive?

Kigoma to Arua bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Arua?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Arua is 1261 km. It takes approximately 20h 7m to drive from Kigoma to Arua.

Where can I stay near Arua?

There are 12+ hotels available in Arua.

Kigoma to Arua - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Kigoma to Arua by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly Kigoma to Arua
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arua (RUA)plane TKQ - RUA
24h 54m
$338–960
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
2d 6h
$79–82
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
3d 6h
$83–120
Drive 1,260.6 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Aruacar 1,260.6 km
20h 7m
$189–272
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Arua
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Arua (RUA)plane BJM - RUA
15h 45m
$122–532
Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Entebbe, bus
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Entebbe (EBB)plane BJM - EBB
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Aruabus
13h 24m
$267–537

Kigoma (TKQ) to Arua (RUA) flights

7Weekly Planes

27h 10mAverage Duration

$336Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.8 km
Duration: 24h 54m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Arua, Uganda?

Air Tanzania, Eagle Air Uganda, and two other airlines fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arua (RUA) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Arua via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Kampala, and Kampala in around 2d 6h.

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