There are 6 ways to get from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam by taxi, plane, car, bus, or train
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Taxi, fly
best- Take the taxi from Rusumo (River) to Kigali International Airport (KGL)taxi
- Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane KGL - DAR
4h 5m$313–625Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
cheapest- Take the bus from Katuna to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
36h 4m$54–56Drive, bus, train
- Drive from Rusumo (River) to Kabalecar
- Take the bus from Kabale to Mbararabus
- Drive from Mbarara to Mutukulacar
- Take the bus from Mutukula to Dodomabus
- Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR Stntrain
29h 59mDrive 1,470.4 km
- Drive from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaamcar 1,470.4 km
25h 20m$190–274Bus
- Take the bus from Katuna to Kampalabus
- Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
39h 45m$62–89Bus via Nairobi
- Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus
- Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
42h 22m
Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which costs $54 - $57 and takes 36h 4m.
The fastest way to get from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam is to taxi and fly which takes 4h 5m and costs $310 - $650.
No, there is no direct bus from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam. However, there are services departing from Katuna and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.
The distance between Rusumo (River) and Dar es Salaam is 1232 km. The road distance is 1470.4 km.
It takes approximately 4h 5m to get from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.
Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Katuna station.
Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Kampala station.
Dar es Salaam is 1h ahead of Rusumo (River). It is currently 10:38 PM in Rusumo (River) and 11:38 PM in Dar es Salaam.
Yes, the driving distance between Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam is 1470 km. It takes approximately 25h 20m to drive from Rusumo (River) to Dar es Salaam.
There are 815+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam.
What companies run services between Rusumo (River), Northern Province, Rwanda and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?
You can take a vehicle from Rusumo (River) to Msimbazi Police via Katuna, Kampala, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 36h 4m.
- Website
- kenya-airways.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport via Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 6m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $250–370
- Website
- rwandair.com
Flights from Kigali International Airport to Julius Nyerere International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
- Estimated price
- $240–550
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- [email protected]
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR 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
- +256704300537
Bus from Kabale to Mbarara
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +254 701 110011
- Website
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Mutukula to Dodoma
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50–53
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
Bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 30h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $55–80
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +255 22 213 4567
- [email protected]
- Website
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Katuna to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
Bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
- Ave. Duration
- 26h
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $46
- Schedules at
- srclassiccoach.co.tz
Bus from Katuna to Kampala
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 40m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $3
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
Bus from Katuna to Kigali
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 21m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Schedules at
- srclassic.com
- Phone
- 0707 471111
Bus from Kigali to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 21h 30m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $51
- Schedules at
- facebook.com
- Phone
- +254 724 581902
- Website
- tahmeedexpress.com
Bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 16h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $18–39
- Schedules at
- tahmeedexpress.com
- Single
- $18–22
- VIP
- $39
- Business
- $31
- Normal
- $31
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Estimated price
- $55–70
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 4 of the smartest ways to explore Australia, 4 stunningly beautiful Philippines islands you need to visit, and How to get from Heathrow Airport into central London - to help you get the most out of your next trip.








