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Nairobi, Kenya → Kigoma, Tanzania

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Nairobi to Kigoma

Composite routes from Nairobi to Kigoma

Cheapest
22 h 9 min
Car
1314 km.
from $72
Other
2 d 22 h 11 min
Bus, Train
836 km.
from $83.38
37 h 25 min
836 km.
from $100.48
9 h 8 min
Bus, Plane
836 km.
from $272.45
9 h 26 min
Bus, Plane
836 km.
from $10.87
38 h 14 min
Bus, Taxi
837 km.
Select a ticket
39 h 24 min
836 km.
from $96.65

Transport providers

Airlines

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$228.26–$706.52

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Nairobi to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$195.65–$467.39
Plane from Nairobi to Bujumbura
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$173.91–$597.83

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Nairobi to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
5h 33m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$228.26–$478.26

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
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

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

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Bujumbura to Gitega
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours

Dar Express Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 (22) 2860230
Website:
dar-express.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Once daily

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$22.59

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Moshi to Dar
Ave. Duration:
8h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$6.12–$16.72
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$13.55–$24.54

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kigoma?

The cheapest way to get from Nairobi to Kigoma is to bus and train and taxi which costs $65.22 - $103.26 and takes 2 days 22h.

What is the fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kigoma?

The fastest way to get from Nairobi to Kigoma is to fly which takes 5h 39m and costs $228.26 - $489.13 .

How far is it from Nairobi to Kigoma?

The distance between Nairobi and Kigoma is 930 km. The road distance is 1351.2 km.

How do I travel from Nairobi to Kigoma without a car?

The best way to get from Nairobi to Kigoma without a car is to bus and taxi via Dar es Salaam which takes 37h 25m and costs $81.52 - $103.26 .

How long does it take to get from Nairobi to Kigoma?

It takes approximately 5h 39m to get from Nairobi to Kigoma, including transfers.

Can I drive from Nairobi to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Nairobi to Kigoma is 1351 km. It takes approximately 23h 1m to drive from Nairobi to Kigoma.
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