There are 8 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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
best- Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dodoma Airport (DOD)plane NBO - DOD
3h 30m$290–750Bus, train
cheapest- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
21h 1m$8–51Bus, train via Moshi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
- Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
23h 5m$23–45Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Dodoma663.6 km
11h 24mDrive 663.6 km
- Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodomacar 663.6 km
11h 24m$83–119Bus, train via Arusha
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
- Take the bus from Central Bus Terminal to Morogoro Bus Standbus
- Take the train from Morogoro to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
21h 11m$30–44Bus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
- Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodomabus
25h 45m$30–66Bus, train #2
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
- Take the train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stntrain
26h 35m$47–58
Nairobi (NBO) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma is to bus and train via Moshi which costs $22 - $45 and takes 23h 5m.
The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $290 - $750.
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Dodoma via Nairobi, Ubungo and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 45m.
The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Dodoma is 555 km. The road distance is 663.6 km.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma without a car is to bus and train which takes 21h 1m and costs $7 - $55.
It takes approximately 3h 30m to fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dodoma Airport (DOD), including transfers and time at the airport.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.
The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $290 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $29 - $70 and takes 25h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Nairobi Airport to Dodoma Airport Airport. The quickest flight takes 3h 30m and has one stopover.
Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.
What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Dodoma, Tanzania?
Air Tanzania, Kenya Airways, and Zambia Airways fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Dodoma Airport (DOD) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from JKIA - Passenger Boarding to Dodoma via Kencom/Ambassadeur, Nairobi, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, Ubungo, Gerezani, Dar es Salaam, and Dodoma in around 25h 45m.
- Website
- airtanzania.co.tz
Flights from Nairobi to Dodoma Airport via Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 24m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $290–850
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
Train from Moshi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 40m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $7–17
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $7
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $9
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $16
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $17
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
Train from Morogoro to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $3–11
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $3
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $5
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $11
Train from Magufuli SGR Stn to Dodoma Passenger Stn
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 42m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $6–14
- Schedules at
- sgrticket.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $6
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $14
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- [email protected]
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
Bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 45m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $1–35
- Schedules at
- marangu.co.tz
- Book at
- busbora.co.tz
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- [email protected]
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 31m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $7
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 58m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +255 765 486868
- Website
- bmcoach.co.tz
Bus from Central Bus Terminal to Morogoro Bus Stand
- Ave. Duration
- 10h
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- $15–18
- Schedules at
- bmcoach.co.tz
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Dodoma
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 26m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $23
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 19h 48m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $41–43
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Nairobi-NBO to Dodoma
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 24m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma is 664 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dodoma.
Zambia Airways, Kenya Airways and Air Tanzania offer flights from Nairobi Airport to Dodoma Airport Airport.
There are 117+ hotels available in Dodoma.
Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Dodoma. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.







