What is the cheapest way to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam?

The cheapest way to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam is to drive and bus via Kigali which costs $70 - $110 and takes 43h 34m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam?

The fastest way to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam is to drive and fly which takes 6h 1m and costs $270 - $600.

How far is it from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam?

The distance between Rusumo and Dar es Salaam is 1271 km. The road distance is 1281.5 km.

How long does it take to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam?

It takes approximately 6h 1m to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.

Can I drive from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam?

Yes, the driving distance between Rusumo to Dar es Salaam is 1282 km. It takes approximately 20h 16m to drive from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam.

Where can I stay near Dar es Salaam?

There are 806+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam.

Rusumo to Dar es Salaam - 8 ways to travel via train, car, plane, bus, and taxi

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There are 8 ways to get from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam by car, plane, bus, taxi, or train

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Drive to Kigali International Airport, fly
best
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigali International Airport (KGL)car
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane KGL - DAR
6h 1m
$272–581
Drive, bus
cheapest
1. Drive from Rusumo to Nyabugogo Bus Stncar
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
38h 4m
$70–136
Drive 1,281.5 km
1. Drive from Rusumo to Dar es Salaamcar 1,281.5 km
20h 16m
$160–230
Taxi to Bukoba, fly
1. Take the taxi from Rusumo to Bukoba (BKZ)taxi
2. Fly from Bukoba (BKZ) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane BKZ - DAR
8h 43m
$278–391
Drive to Bujumbura, fly
1. Drive from Rusumo to Bujumbura (BJM)car
2. Fly from Bujumbura (BJM) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane BJM - DAR
8h 5m
$333–561
Drive, bus, train
1. Drive from Rusumo to Nyabugogo Bus Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Moshibus
4. Take the train from Moshi to Dar es Salaamtrain
42h 7m
$80–128
Drive, bus via Nairobi
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigalicar
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
42h 16m
$85–114
Drive, bus via Kigali
1. Drive from Rusumo to Kigalicar
2. Take the bus from Kigali to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
43h 34m
$73–105

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) flights

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3h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,271.4 km
Duration: 6h 1m

What companies run services between Rusumo, Tanzania and Dar es Salaam, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Rusumo to Dar es Salaam. However, you can drive to Kigali International Airport (KGL) airport, fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR), then take the taxi to Dar es Salaam. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Rusumo to Msimbazi Police via Nyabugogo Bus Stn, Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 38h 4m.

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