There are 4 ways to get from Mwanza to Uvinza by plane, taxi, bus, train, 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, taxi
best- Fly from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigoma (TKQ)plane MWZ - TKQ
- Take the taxi from Kigoma (TKQ) to Uvinzataxi
8h 47m$459–810Train, taxi
cheapest- Take the train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Kigomatrain
- Take the taxi from Kigoma to Uvinzataxi
3d 8h$71–109Bus, taxi
- Take the bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigomabus
- Take the taxi from Kigoma to Uvinzataxi
40h 43m$105–134Drive 552.8 km
- Drive from Mwanza to Uvinzacar 552.8 km
11h 16m$77–110
Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Kigoma (TKQ) flights
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Uvinza is to train and taxi which costs $70 - $110 and takes 3 days 8h.
The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Uvinza is to fly and taxi which takes 8h 47m and costs $450 - $850.
The distance between Mwanza and Uvinza is 561 km. The road distance is 552.8 km.
The best way to get from Mwanza to Uvinza without a car is to bus and taxi which takes 40h 43m and costs $100 - $140.
It takes approximately 8h 47m to get from Mwanza to Uvinza, including transfers.
Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Uvinza is 553 km. It takes approximately 11h 16m to drive from Mwanza to Uvinza.
What companies run services between Mwanza, Tanzania and Uvinza, Tanzania?
There is no direct connection from Mwanza to Uvinza. However, you can take the taxi to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) airport, fly to Kigoma (TKQ), then take the taxi to Uvinza. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Magufuli Bus Terminal, take the taxi to Kimara, take the line 004 bus to Ubungo, walk to Dar es Salaam, take the bus to Kigoma, then take the taxi to Uvinza.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Kigoma via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 33m
- When
- Friday, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $410–750
Flights from Mwanza Airport to Kigoma via Dodoma, Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 20m
- When
- Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $420–750
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $18
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 39h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Phone
- +255 743999894
- Website
- allysstar.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Station to Magufuli Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $30–50
- Schedules at
- allysstar.co.tz
- Website
- saratoga.co.tz
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 15m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $22–27
- Schedules at
- saratoga.co.tz
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 46m
- Estimated price
- $45–60
Want to know more about travelling around the world?
Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Read our range of informative guides on popular transport routes and companies - including How to travel India's Golden Triangle, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and Which side of Niagara Falls should I choose (and how do I get there)? - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

