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

The cheapest way to get from Kigoma to Zambia is to bus which costs $79 - $84 and takes 2 days 0h.

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

The fastest way to get from Kigoma to Zambia is to fly which takes 8h 15m and costs $600 - $1,200.

Is there a direct bus between Kigoma and Zambia?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigoma to Zambia. However, there are services departing from Kigoma and arriving at Intercity Bus Terminus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 0h.

How far is it from Kigoma to Zambia?

The distance between Kigoma and Zambia is 1597 km. The road distance is 1667.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Kigoma to Zambia without a car is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $79 - $84.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kigoma to Zambia, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigoma to Zambia bus from?

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

Bus or fly from Kigoma to Zambia?

The best way to get from Kigoma to Zambia is to bus which takes 2 days 0h and costs $79 - $84. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $600 - $1,200 and takes 8h 15m.

Where does the Kigoma to Zambia bus arrive?

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

What is the time difference between Kigoma and Zambia?

Zambia is 1h behind Kigoma. It is currently 12:24 AM in Kigoma and 11:24 PM in Zambia.

Can I drive from Kigoma to Zambia?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigoma to Zambia is 1668 km. It takes approximately 29h 26m to drive from Kigoma to Zambia.

Where can I stay near Zambia?

There are 372+ hotels available in Zambia.

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

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

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Drive to Bujumbura, fly to Lusaka
best
1. Drive from Kigoma to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN)plane BJM - LUN
8h 52m
$424–888
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kigoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Intercity Bus Terminusbus
2d
$80–84
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es salaam to Serenjetrain
3. Take the bus from Serenje to Lusakabus
3d 15h
Drive 1,667.8 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Lusakacar 1,667.8 km
29h 26m
$245–354
Fly Kigoma to Lusaka
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lusaka (LUN)plane TKQ - LUN
8h 15m
$635–1,146
Fly Kigoma to Ndola
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Ndola (NLA)plane TKQ - NLA
10h 48m
$715–1,219

Bujumbura (BJM) to Lusaka (LUN) flights

11Weekly Planes

8h 26mAverage Duration

$368Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Kigoma to Zambia.

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Distance: 1,596.9 km
Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Kigoma, Tanzania and Zambia?

You can take a bus from Kigoma to Intercity Bus Terminus via Dar es Salaam and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d. Alternatively, Air Tanzania and Zambia Airways fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Lusaka (LUN) 3 times a week.

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