There are 5 ways to get from Mozambique to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best- Fly from Nampula (APL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane APL - JRO
- Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
9h 12m$523–1,540Bus via Lusaka
cheapest- Take the bus from Maputo to Johannesburgbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Lusakabus
- Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
2d 20h$165–218Drive 3,388.1 km
- Drive from Maputo to Arushacar 3,388.1 km
2d 10h$421–608Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
- Fly from Nampula (APL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane APL - NBO
- Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
9h 9m$788–1,569Bus
- Take the bus from Karl Max Av to Kerk Stbus
- Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
- Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
4d 11h$230–323
Nampula (APL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mozambique to Arusha is to bus via Lusaka which costs $160 - $220 and takes 2 days 20h.
The fastest way to get from Mozambique to Arusha is to fly and shuttle which takes 9h 9m and costs $750 - $1,600.
No, there is no direct bus from Mozambique to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Maputo and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Johannesburg, Intercity Bus Terminus and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 20h.
The distance between Mozambique and Arusha is 1375 km. The road distance is 3388.1 km.
The best way to get from Mozambique to Arusha without a car is to bus via Lusaka which takes 2 days 20h and costs $160 - $220.
It takes approximately 9h 12m to get from Mozambique to Arusha, including transfers.
Mozambique to Arusha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, depart from Maputo station.
Mozambique to Arusha bus services, operated by TransLux Express, arrive at Johannesburg station.
Arusha is 1h ahead of Mozambique. It is currently 7:00 AM in Mozambique and 8:00 AM in Arusha.
Yes, the driving distance between Mozambique to Arusha is 3388 km. It takes approximately 2 days 10h to drive from Mozambique to Arusha.
What companies run services between Mozambique and Arusha, Tanzania?
You can take a bus from Maputo to Central Bus Terminal via Johannesburg, Johannesburg, Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 20h.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Nampula to Kilimanjaro International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 9h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $490–1,500
Flights from Nampula to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 30m
- When
- Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–1,300
Flights from Nampula to Nairobi via Lilongwe
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 35m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- $440–1,400
- Phone
- +27 86 158 9282
- Website
- res.prasa.com
Bus from Maputo to Johannesburg
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 35m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $20–28
- Schedules at
- res.prasa.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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