How to Travel from
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam
by Plane, Bus, Route or Car
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Nairobi, Kenya → Dar es Salaam, Tanzania
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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam
Composite routes from Nairobi to Dar Es Salaam
Cheapest
12 h 7 min
Car
823 km.
from $45
Other
15 h 40 min
Bus, Train
670 km.
from $25.66
4 h 12 min
Bus, Plane
670 km.
from $337.89
Route Navigator Nairobi - Dar es Salaam
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4 м
4 м
Turn left onto Utalii Lane
Utalii Lane, 181 м
181 м
Turn sharp right onto Koinage Street
Koinage Street, 367 м
367 м
Turn right onto Kenyatta Avenue
Kenyatta Avenue, 241 м
241 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Highway, 1 km 745 м
1 km 745 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Uhuru Highway
Uhuru Highway, 182 м
182 м
Keep left toward A8/E
A8/E, 11 km 279 м
11 km 279 м
Keep left
373 м
373 м
Keep right
337 м
337 м
Keep left
12 km 601 м
12 km 601 м
Continue onto Mombasa Road
Mombasa Road, 101 km 529 м
101 km 529 м
Turn right onto C102
113 km 354 м
113 km 354 м
Keep left
16 km 705 м
16 km 705 м
Turn left
289 м
289 м
Turn right
357 м
357 м
Turn left onto T21
23 km 151 м
23 km 151 м
Keep left
12 km 534 м
12 km 534 м
Turn right onto T15
6 km 729 м
6 km 729 м
Turn left onto T2
148 km 560 м
148 km 560 м
Turn left onto T2
93 km 143 м
93 km 143 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto T2
21 km 749 м
21 km 749 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto T2
137 km 573 м
137 km 573 м
Keep left
63 km 581 м
63 km 581 м
Turn right
10 м
10 м
Keep left
258 м
258 м
Turn right onto Bagamoyo Road
Bagamoyo Road, 47 km 707 м
47 km 707 м
Turn left onto Africana Drive
Africana Drive, 2 km 587 м
2 km 587 м
At roundabout, take exit 2
5 km 2 м
5 km 2 м
At roundabout, take exit 1 onto Mwai Kibaki Road
Mwai Kibaki Road, 10 km 940 м
10 km 940 м
At roundabout, take exit 2 onto Kawawa Road
Kawawa Road, 2 km 699 м
2 km 699 м
Turn left onto Uhuru Street
Uhuru Street, 478 м
478 м
Turn left
83 м
83 м
Arrive at destination
Transport providers
Airlines
World Ticket
Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$33.70–$369.57
FlexFlight ApS
Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$119.57–$271.74
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$250.00
Rwandair Express
Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$434.78
Kenya Airways
Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Air Tanzania
Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
4h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.17–$336.96
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$326.09
Safarilink
Website:
flysafarilink.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$250.00
Precision Air
Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Nairobi Wilson Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
3h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$206.52–$369.57
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 31m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$130.43–$597.83
Skyward Express
Website:
skywardexpress.co.ke/
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$369.57
Other operators
Zan Fast Ferries
Other from Zanzibar to Dar
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.87–$141.30
Bus operators
Kidia One Express
Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$25.00–$34.78
Bus from Nairobi to Moshi
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$9.78–$11.96
Zambia Airways
Plane from Nairobi to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$293.48
Tahmeed Coach Ltd
Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.65–$38.24
Dar Express Co. Ltd
Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily
Train operators
Tanzania Railways Corporation
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.12–$16.72
Questions and Answers
What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is to bus and train which costs $19.57 - $34.78 and takes 15h 40m.
What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 .
Is there a direct bus between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam?
No, there is no direct bus from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam. However, there are services departing from Nairobi and arriving at Msimbazi Police via Urafiki. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.
How far is it from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
The distance between Nairobi and Dar es Salaam is 688 km. The road distance is 823.4 km.
How do I travel from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam without a car?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam without a car is to bus via Urafiki which takes 14h 19m and costs $25 - $34.78 .
How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
It takes approximately 3h 30m to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam, including transfers.
Where do I catch the Nairobi to Dar es Salaam bus from?
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Nairobi station.
Bus or fly from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
The best way to get from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is to fly which takes 3h 30m and costs $130.43 - $304.35 . Alternatively, you can bus via Urafiki, which costs $25 - $34.78 and takes 14h 19m.
Where does the Nairobi to Dar es Salaam bus arrive?
Nairobi to Dar es Salaam bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Can I drive from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam?
Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Dar es Salaam is 823 km. It takes approximately 12h 47m to drive from Nairobi to Dar es Salaam.
Where can I stay near Dar es Salaam?
There are 713+ hotels available in Dar es Salaam. Prices start at $53.05 per night.
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