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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Kigali to Arusha

Composite routes from Kigali to Arusha

Cheapest
19 h 23 min
Car
1007 km.
from $55
Other
4 h 54 min
Bus, Plane
751 km.
from $249.60
21 h 45 min
752 km.
from $38.28
10 h 14 min
Bus, Plane
751 km.
from $268.08
26 h 27 min
752 km.
from $57.85

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 6
Brussels Airlines
Website
World Ticket
Website
FlexFlight ApS
Website
Rwandair Express
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Regional Air Services
Website
Brussels Airlines
Website
1h 20m
Wednesday and Sunday
$229.29–$331.20
World Ticket
Website
2h 50m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$121.02–$343.94
FlexFlight ApS
Website
4h 20m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$121.02–$343.94
Rwandair Express
Website
1h 45m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$165.60–$484.07
Kenya Airways
Website
1h 30m
Every day
$229.29–$547.76
Regional Air Services
Website
2h 50m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$121.02–$343.94
Bus operators
Found: 6
Riverside Shuttle Service
Website
Kidia One Express
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Modern Coast
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Trinity Express
Website
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
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Simba Coach
Riverside Shuttle Service
Website
5h 30m
Once daily
$21.66–$82.80
254727 377771
254727 377771
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Kidia One Express
Website
4h 23m
Twice daily
$8.92–$10.19
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Modern Coast
Website
16h 16m
Once daily
$1.15–$59.87
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Trinity Express
Website
21h
Once daily
$58.25
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
Website
5h
Twice daily
$28.80
+254 203 555 780
+254 203 555 780
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Simba Coach
21h 30m
Once daily
$58.25
0707 471111
0707 471111
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Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Kigali to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Kigali to Arusha is to bus which costs $8.15 - $59.78 and takes 21h 45m.

What is the fastest way to get from Kigali to Arusha?

The fastest way to get from Kigali to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 4h 54m and costs $206.52 - $336.96 .

Is there a direct bus between Kigali and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Kigali to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Kigali and arriving at Arusha via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.

How far is it from Kigali to Arusha?

The distance between Kigali and Arusha is 849 km. The road distance is 1108.1 km.

How do I travel from Kigali to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Kigali to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $8.15 - $59.78 .

How long does it take to get from Kigali to Arusha?

It takes approximately 4h 54m to get from Kigali to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kigali to Arusha bus from?

Kigali to Arusha bus services, operated by Modern Coast, depart from Kigali station.

Bus or fly from Kigali to Arusha?

The best way to get from Kigali to Arusha is to bus which takes 21h 45m and costs $8.15 - $59.78 . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $103.26 - $304.35 and takes 5h 21m.

Where does the Kigali to Arusha bus arrive?

Kigali to Arusha bus services, operated by Modern Coast, arrive at Nairobi station.

What is the time difference between Kigali and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Kigali. It is currently 10:28 in Kigali and 11:28 in Arusha.

Can I drive from Kigali to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Kigali to Arusha is 1108 km. It takes approximately 17h 54m to drive from Kigali to Arusha.

Which airlines fly from Kigali Airport to Arusha Airport?

World Ticket, Regional Air Services, FlexFlight ApS and Rwandair Express offer flights from Kigali Airport to Arusha Airport.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 444+ hotels available in Arusha. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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