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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Arusha is to train which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Arusha is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $300 - $800.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 30h.

Is there a direct train between Kigoma and Arusha?

No, there is no direct train from Kigoma to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Arusha via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 10h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Arusha?

The distance between Kigoma and Arusha is 805 km. The road distance is 1025.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 30h and costs $35 - $50.

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

It takes approximately 5h 57m to get from Kigoma to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Arusha bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Arusha train from?

Kigoma to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Kigoma station.

Train, bus or fly from Kigoma to Arusha?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Arusha is to fly which takes 5h 57m and costs $300 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $35 - $50 and takes 30h, you could also train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h.

Where does the Kigoma to Arusha bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kigoma to Arusha train arrive?

Kigoma to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Arusha is 1025 km. It takes approximately 18h 22m to drive from Kigoma to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 655+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

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

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK)plane TKQ - ARK
5h 57m
$308–761
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 10h
$21–41
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
30h
$40–49
Drive 1,025.3 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Arushacar 1,025.3 km
18h 22m
$128–184
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane TKQ - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
9h 53m
$322–877
Bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
31h 16m
$34–61

Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK) flights

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7h 46mAverage Duration

$300Cheapest Price

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Distance: 805.2 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and two other airlines fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Central Bus Terminal via Dar es Salaam and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 30h.

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