What is the cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha is to bus which costs $85 - $95 and takes 42h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 7h 8m and costs $360 - $1,100.

Is there a direct bus between Lubumbashi and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Lubumbashi to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Lubumbashi and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 42h 45m.

How far is it from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

The distance between Lubumbashi and Arusha is 1376 km. The road distance is 2018.5 km.

How do I travel from Lubumbashi to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 42h 45m and costs $85 - $95.

How long does it take to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

It takes approximately 16h 57m to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lubumbashi to Arusha bus from?

Lubumbashi to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Lubumbashi station.

Bus or fly from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lubumbashi to Arusha is to fly which takes 16h 57m and costs $270 - $800. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $85 - $95 and takes 42h 45m.

Where does the Lubumbashi to Arusha bus arrive?

Lubumbashi to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Lubumbashi and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lubumbashi. It is currently 11:32 AM in Lubumbashi and 12:32 PM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Lubumbashi to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lubumbashi to Arusha is 2018 km. It takes approximately 35h 7m to drive from Lubumbashi to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 638+ hotels available in Arusha.

Lubumbashi to Arusha - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

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

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Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Arusha (ARK)plane FBM - ARK
16h 57m
$277–772
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
44h 1m
$79–103
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
42h 45m
$85–91
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lubumbashi to Mbeyabus
2. Take the train from Mbeya to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 9h
Drive 2,018.5 km
1. Drive from Lubumbashi to Arushacar 2,018.5 km
35h 7m
$251–363
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane FBM - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
7h 8m
$361–1,038

Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Arusha (ARK) flights

4Weekly Planes

19h 10mAverage Duration

$268Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,375.6 km
Duration: 16h 57m

What companies run services between Lubumbashi, Democratic Republic of the Congo and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, World Ticket, and Precision Air fly from Lubumbashi International Airport (FBM) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lubumbashi to Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 42h 45m.

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