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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Nairobi is to train and bus which costs $26 - $50 and takes 2 days 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Nairobi is to drive and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs $340 - $600.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Nairobi?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Nairobi. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Nairobi via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Nairobi?

The distance between Kigoma and Nairobi is 928 km. The road distance is 1171 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Nairobi without a car is to bus which takes 34h and costs $23 - $65.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Kigoma to Nairobi, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Nairobi bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Nairobi?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Nairobi is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs $330 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $23 - $65 and takes 34h.

Where does the Kigoma to Nairobi bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Kigoma to Nairobi?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Nairobi is 1171 km. It takes approximately 21h 27m to drive from Kigoma to Nairobi.

Where can I stay near Nairobi?

There are 11607+ hotels available in Nairobi.

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

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

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Fly from Kigoma
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Nairobi (NBO)plane TKQ - NBO
7h 53m
$336–707
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Nairobibus
34h
$24–62
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
3. Take the bus from Moshi to Nairobibus
2d 16h
$27–49
Drive 1,171 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Nairobicar 1,171 km
21h 27m
$146–211
Drive to Bujumbura, fly
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Nairobi (NBO)plane BJM - NBO
5h 59m
$345–599
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Nairobibus
35h 15m

Kigoma (TKQ) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

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7h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 928 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Nairobi, Kenya?

Air Tanzania flies from Kigoma (TKQ) to Nairobi (NBO) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kigoma to Nairobi via Dar es Salaam and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 34h.

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