What is the cheapest way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

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

What is the fastest way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 37m and costs $360 - $1,100.

Is there a direct train between Lake Tanganyika and Arusha?

No, there is no direct train from Lake Tanganyika 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 Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

The distance between Lake Tanganyika and Arusha is 797 km. The road distance is 1025.3 km.

How do I travel from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha without a car is to train and bus which takes 2 days 2h and costs $35 - $55.

How long does it take to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

It takes approximately 5h 11m to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Tanganyika to Arusha train from?

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

Train or fly from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha is to fly which takes 5h 11m and costs $310 - $600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 10h.

What is the time difference between Lake Tanganyika and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lake Tanganyika. It is currently 7:57 AM in Lake Tanganyika and 8:57 AM in Arusha.

Where does the Lake Tanganyika to Arusha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha?

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

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 612+ hotels available in Arusha.

Lake Tanganyika to Arusha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Kigoma to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK)plane TKQ - ARK
5h 11m
$313–593
Train
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 10h
$21–42
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
2d 2h
$36–55
Drive 1,025.3 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Arushacar 1,025.3 km
18h 22m
$128–184
Fly Bujumbura to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane BJM - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 37m
$365–1,060
Fly Kigoma 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 22m
$346–764

Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK) flights

21Weekly Planes

6h 55mAverage Duration

$308Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lake Tanganyika to Arusha.

Launch map view

Distance: 796.9 km
Duration: 5h 11m

What companies run services between Lake Tanganyika, Tanzania and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Precision Air, and Auric Air Services Limited fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Kigoma to Arusha via Dar es Salaam in around 2d 10h.

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