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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to train which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3 days 6h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to fly which takes 5h 9m and costs $330 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Mwanza?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Mwanza station. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Central Bus Station via Ubungo and Magufuli Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 39h 38m.

Is there a direct train between Kigoma and Mwanza?

No, there is no direct train from Kigoma to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Mwanza via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 6h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Mwanza?

The distance between Kigoma and Mwanza is 657 km. The road distance is 576.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza without a car is to bus which takes 39h 38m and costs $55 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 11h 15m to get from Kigoma to Mwanza, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Mwanza bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Mwanza train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Kigoma to Mwanza?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to bus which takes 39h 38m and costs $55 - $85. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3 days 6h, you could also fly, which costs $330 - $1,100 and takes 5h 9m.

Where does the Kigoma to Mwanza bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kigoma to Mwanza train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kigoma to Mwanza?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Mwanza is 576 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Kigoma to Mwanza.

Where can I stay near Mwanza?

There are 67+ hotels available in Mwanza.

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly
best
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane BJM - MWZ
11h 15m
$438–603
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain
3d 6h
$27–50
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus
39h 38m
$60–84
Drive 576.4 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Mwanzacar 576.4 km
10h 28m
$72–104
Fly from Kigoma
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane TKQ - MWZ
5h 9m
$339–1,011

Bujumbura (BJM) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

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7h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 656.9 km
Duration: 11h 15m

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

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Central Bus Station via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo, Kimara, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 39h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kigoma to Mwanza via Dar es Salaam in around 3d 6h.

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