There are 4 ways to get from Kigoma to Mwanza by plane, bus, train, or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly
best- Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane TKQ - MWZ
12h 39m$299–501Train
cheapest- Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain
3d 6h$27–50Bus
- Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Central Bus Stationbus
39h 3m$60–86Drive 576.4 km
- Drive from Kigoma to Mwanzacar 576.4 km
10h 28m$72–104
Kigoma (TKQ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to train which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3 days 6h.
The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to drive which takes 10h 28m and costs $70 - $110.
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 3m.
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.
The distance between Kigoma and Mwanza is 469 km. The road distance is 576.4 km.
The best way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza without a car is to bus which takes 39h 3m and costs $55 - $90.
It takes approximately 12h 39m to get from Kigoma to Mwanza, including transfers.
Kigoma to Mwanza bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Kigoma station.
Kigoma to Mwanza train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Kigoma station.
The best way to get from Kigoma to Mwanza is to fly which takes 12h 39m and costs $290 - $500. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $90 and takes 39h 3m, you could also train, which costs $26 - $50 and takes 3 days 6h.
What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Mwanza, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania flies from Kigoma (TKQ) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Central Bus Station via Dar es Salaam, Ubungo, Kimara, and Magufuli Bus Terminal in around 39h 3m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Kigoma to Mwanza Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–490
Flights from Kigoma to Mwanza Airport via Dar es Salaam, Dodoma
- Ave. Duration
- 12h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $290–490
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
Train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $18
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Website
- saratoga.co.tz
Bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- saratoga.co.tz
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Booking & Getting There
Kigoma to Mwanza bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Kigoma to Mwanza train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Mwanza is 576 km. It takes approximately 10h 28m to drive from Kigoma to Mwanza.
There are 60+ hotels available in Mwanza.