What is the cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The cheapest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which costs $50 - $110 and takes 34h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The fastest way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $390 - $750.

Is there a direct bus between Rwanda and Tanzania?

No, there is no direct bus from Rwanda to Tanzania. However, there are services departing from Nyabugogo Bus Stn and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Numak Complex, Kampala and Ubungo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 18m.

How far is it from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The distance between Rwanda and Tanzania is 334 km. The road distance is 1409.7 km.

How do I travel from Rwanda to Tanzania without a car?

The best way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania without a car is to bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal which takes 34h 18m and costs $50 - $110.

How long does it take to get from Rwanda to Tanzania?

It takes approximately 3h 43m to get from Rwanda to Tanzania, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rwanda to Tanzania bus from?

Rwanda to Tanzania bus services, operated by Trinity Express, depart from Nyabugogo Bus Stn station.

Bus or fly from Rwanda to Tanzania?

The best way to get from Rwanda to Tanzania is to fly which takes 3h 43m and costs $390 - $750. Alternatively, you can bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, which costs $50 - $110 and takes 34h 18m.

Where does the Rwanda to Tanzania bus arrive?

Rwanda to Tanzania bus services, operated by Trinity Express, arrive at Trinity Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Rwanda and Tanzania?

Tanzania is 1h ahead of Rwanda. It is currently 1:23 AM in Rwanda and 2:23 AM in Tanzania.

Can I drive from Rwanda to Tanzania?

Yes, the driving distance between Rwanda to Tanzania is 1410 km. It takes approximately 24h to drive from Rwanda to Tanzania.

Where can I stay near Tanzania?

There are 774+ hotels available in Tanzania.

Rwanda to Tanzania - 7 ways to travel via plane, bus, car, and taxi

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There are 7 ways to get from Rwanda to Tanzania by plane, bus, car, or taxi

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Fly to Mwanza Airport
best
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane KGL - MWZ
3h 43m
$395–706
Bus via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
34h 18m
$54–108
Drive 1,409.7 km
1. Drive from Kigali to Dar es Salaamcar 1,409.7 km
24h
$182–263
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KGL - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
4h 57m
$288–572
Fly to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport
1. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ)plane KGL - ZNZ
5h 59m
$271–451
Bus
1. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Trinity Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Dar es Salaambus
38h
$62–146
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kigali to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaambus
38h 57m
$83–108

Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights

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1h 15mAverage Duration

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Distance: 334 km
Duration: 3h 43m

What companies run services between Rwanda and Tanzania?

Charterlines, Inc. flies from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Nyabugogo Bus Stn to Msimbazi Police via Trinity Bus Terminal, Numak Complex, Kisenyi Taxi Park, Kampala, Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal, and Ubungo in around 34h 18m.

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