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

The cheapest way to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha is to bus which costs $42 and takes 25h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 26m and costs $140 - $320.

Is there a direct bus between Lake Victoria and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Lake Victoria to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort and arriving at Arusha via Kampala and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 22m.

How far is it from Lake Victoria to Arusha?

The distance between Lake Victoria and Arusha is 430 km. The road distance is 926.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha without a car is to ferry and bus which takes 15h 32m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 2h 46m to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lake Victoria to Arusha bus from?

Lake Victoria to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Kampala station.

Bus or fly from Lake Victoria to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha is to fly which takes 2h 46m and costs $45 - $290. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs and takes 19h 22m.

Where does the Lake Victoria to Arusha bus arrive?

Lake Victoria to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Lake Victoria to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lake Victoria to Arusha is 927 km. It takes approximately 13h 29m to drive from Lake Victoria to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 600+ hotels available in Arusha.

Lake Victoria to Arusha - 9 ways to travel via plane, ferry, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha by plane, ferry, 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 Kisumu International Airport to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK)plane KIS - ARK
2h 46m
$48–290
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
25h 9m
$42
Ferry, bus
1. Take the ferry from Sena Mfangano to Mbitaferry
2. Take the bus from Mbita to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
15h 32m
Drive 926.7 km
1. Drive from Entebbe to Arushacar 926.7 km
13h 29m
$139–200
Fly Mwanza Airport to Arusha
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Arusha (ARK)plane MWZ - ARK
1h 26m
$145–314
Fly Mwanza Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MWZ - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
1h 52m
$110–224
Fly Kisumu International Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KIS - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 12m
$76–397
Ferry, bus via Homa Bay
1. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Misoriferry
2. Take the ferry from Luanda K'otieno to Mbitaferry
3. Take the bus from Homa Bay to Nairobibus
4. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
16h 30m
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
19h 22m

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) flights

21Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

$44Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lake Victoria to Arusha.

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Distance: 430.2 km
Duration: 2h 46m

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

FlexFlight ApS, Safarilink, and Renegade Air fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Munyonyo Commonwealth Resort to Arusha via Mukwano Arcade, Kampala, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 19h 22m.

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