What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to train and bus which costs $35 - $55 and takes 44h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $270 - $440.

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Tanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza station to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Central Bus Station and arriving at Tanga via Kimara and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 17m.

How far is it from Mwanza to Tanga?

The distance between Mwanza and Tanga is 760 km. The road distance is 1002.7 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Tanga without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Tanga without a car is to bus which takes 25h 17m and costs $55 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

It takes approximately 3h 32m to get from Mwanza to Tanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Tanga bus from?

Mwanza to Tanga bus services, operated by Ally's Star, depart from Central Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Tanga?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to fly which takes 3h 32m and costs $270 - $440. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $75 and takes 25h 17m.

Where does the Mwanza to Tanga bus arrive?

Mwanza to Tanga bus services, operated by Ally's Star, arrive at Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Tanga is 1003 km. It takes approximately 18h 9m to drive from Mwanza to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 20+ hotels available in Tanga.

Mwanza to Tanga - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

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There are 6 ways to get from Mwanza to Tanga by plane, bus, train, or car

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Fly to Tanga Airport
best
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane MWZ - TGT
3h 32m
$277–440
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
44h 31m
$35–51
Bus
1. Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
25h 17m
$56–74
Drive 1,002.7 km
1. Drive from Mwanza to Tangacar 1,002.7 km
18h 9m
$125–180
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane MWZ - DAR
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
8h 13m
$138–246
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Mwanza to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Mombasabus
3. Take the bus from Mombasa to Tangabus
26h 4m
$37–70

Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

14Weekly Planes

4h 42mAverage Duration

$297Cheapest Price

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Distance: 759.8 km
Duration: 3h 32m

What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Tanga, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Auric Air Services Limited, and FlexFlight ApS fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Central Bus Station to Tanga via Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, and Dar es Salaam in around 25h 17m.

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