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How to get fromNdola to Arushaby plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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There are 6 ways to get from Ndola to Arusha by plane, bus, train, car, or taxi

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  1. Fly to Arusha

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    1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Arusha (ARK)plane plane NLA - ARK
    17h 14m
    $264–767

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus bus
    44h 44m

  3. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Ndola to Kitwebus bus
    2. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus bus
    3. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain train
    4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain train
    2d 23h

  4. Drive  1,932.9 km

    1. Drive from Ndola to Arushacar car 1,932.9 km
    34h 8m
    $284–410

  5. Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi

    1. Fly from Ndola (NLA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane plane NLA - JRO
    2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi taxi
    9h 14m
    $328–883

  6. Bus via Dar es Salaam

    1. Take the bus from Ndola to Lusakabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus bus
    45h 58m

Ndola (NLA) to Arusha (ARK) flights

Calendar15Weekly Planes
Duration19h 46mAverage Duration
Ticket$255Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,397.5 km
  • Duration: 17h 14m

What companies run services between Ndola, Zambia and Arusha, Tanzania?

Air Tanzania, Ethiopian Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Ndola (NLA) to Arusha (ARK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Ndola to Central Bus Terminal via Lusaka, Intercity Bus Terminus, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 44h 44m.

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