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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro is to train and taxi which costs $35 - $65 and takes 2 days 11h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 3m and costs $360 - $700.

How far is it from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro?

The distance between Lake Tanganyika and Kilimanjaro is 952 km. The road distance is 1154.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro without a car is to train and bus and taxi which takes 2 days 4h and costs $45 - $85.

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

It takes approximately 7h 3m to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lake Tanganyika and Kilimanjaro?

Kilimanjaro is 1h ahead of Lake Tanganyika. It is currently 4:16 AM in Lake Tanganyika and 5:16 AM in Kilimanjaro.

Can I drive from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro is 1155 km. It takes approximately 22h 10m to drive from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro.

Where can I stay near Kilimanjaro?

There are nine+ hotels available in Kilimanjaro.

Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, and taxi

There are 6 ways to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro by plane, taxi, train, bus, 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 Bujumbura to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane BJM - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kilimanjarotaxi
7h 3m
$360–692
Train, taxi
cheapest
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Moshitrain
3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
2d 11h
$38–64
Train, bus, taxi
1. Take the train from Kigoma to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Moshibus
3. Take the taxi from Moshi to Kilimanjarotaxi
2d 4h
$48–84
Drive 1,154.7 km
1. Drive from Kigoma to Kilimanjarocar 1,154.7 km
22h 10m
$144–208
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 Kilimanjarotaxi
12h 3m
$354–859
Fly Kigoma to Arusha, taxi
1. Fly from Kigoma (TKQ) to Arusha (ARK)plane TKQ - ARK
2. Take the taxi from Arusha-Airport-ARK to Kilimanjarotaxi
9h 34m
$326–759

Bujumbura (BJM) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

15Weekly Planes

5h 51mAverage Duration

$304Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro.

Launch map view

Distance: 951.5 km
Duration: 7h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Lake Tanganyika to Kilimanjaro. However, you can fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro. Alternatively, you can take the train to Dar es Salaam, take the taxi to Usalama, take the line 004 bus to Shekilango, walk to Dar es Salaam, take the bus to Moshi, then take the taxi to Kilimanjaro.

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