What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania is to bus and train which costs $17 - $30 and takes 18h 23m.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $270 - $350.

Is there a direct bus between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Tanzania?

No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from JKIA - Passenger Boarding and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Nairobi and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h.

How far is it from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

The distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) and Tanzania is 253 km. The road distance is 811.8 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Nairobi which takes 16h and costs $2 - $40.

How long does it take to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

It takes approximately 1h 28m to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania bus from?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, depart from Nairobi station.

Bus or fly from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

The best way to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania is to fly which takes 1h 28m and costs $270 - $350. Alternatively, you can bus via Nairobi, which costs $2 - $40 and takes 16h.

Where does the Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania bus arrive?

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania bus services, operated by Marangu Luxury Shuttles, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania is 812 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania.

Where can I stay near Tanzania?

There are 822+ hotels available in Tanzania.

Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 10 ways to get from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Tanzania by plane, bus, train, taxi, or car

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Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK)plane WIL - ARK
1h 28m
$276–345
Bus via Nairobi
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
16h
$3–37
Fly Nairobi to Julius Nyerere International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane NBO - DAR
1h 30m
$129–242
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
2. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
18h 23m
$18–30
Fly Nairobi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane NBO - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
1h 52m
$159–277
Fly Nairobi to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi (NBO) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane NBO - ZNZ
2h 29m
$170–280
Fly Nairobi Wilson Airport to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane WIL - ZNZ
2h 55m
$343–480
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
18h 5m
$20–42
Bus #2
1. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
21h 40m
$42–44
Drive 811.8 km
1. Drive from Nairobi Airport (NBO) to Dar es Salaamcar 811.8 km
11h 56m
$101–146

Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) flights

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1h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 253.2 km
Duration: 1h 28m

What companies run services between Nairobi Airport (NBO), Kenya and Tanzania?

Safarilink, FlexFlight ApS, and World Ticket fly from Nairobi Wilson Airport (WIL) to Arusha (ARK) every 4 hours. Alternatively, Marangu Luxury Shuttles operates a bus from Nairobi to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal once daily. Tickets cost $1–35 and the journey takes 13h 45m.

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