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Dar es Salaam to Arusha

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629 km.
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Five ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Arusha

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Cheapest
By car (629 km)
9 h 31 min
629 km.
from $34
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Plane to Arusha (Arusha Airport)
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Rideshare
9 h 31 min
629 km.
from $8.20
Bus, Plane
2 h 8 min
478 km.
from $121.41
Ferry, Plane
3 h 39 min
478 km.
from $262.58

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$20.38–$216.56
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$955.39

APG Airlines

Website:
apg-airlines.com/
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$101.91–$242.03

Qatar Airways

Website:
qatarairways.com/en-au/homepage.html
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$496.81

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$242.03

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$229.29
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$305.73
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$547.76

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$95.54–$369.42
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$76.43–$573.24
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$458.59

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$420.37
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 7m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$82.80–$471.33

Air Excel

Website:
airexcelonline.com/
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$216.56

Charterlines, Inc.

Website:
charterlines.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
2h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$700.62
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 30m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$229.29–$828.01

Regional Air Services

Website:
regionaltanzania.com/
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$955.39

Flightlink

Website:
flightlink.co.tz/
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$19.11–$458.59

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

Phone:
+255 678 644 773
Email:
Website:
zanfastferries.co.tz/
Other from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibar
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.74–$165.60

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$38.22

BM Luxury Coach

Phone:
+255 765 486868
Website:
bmcoach.co.tz/
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.06

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.25–$19.59

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha is to train which costs $6.52 - $17.39 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 .

Is there a direct bus between Dar es Salaam and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

Is there a direct train between Dar es Salaam and Arusha?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Arusha. Services depart twice a week, and operate Monday and Friday. The journey takes approximately 18h 30m.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Arusha is 502 km. The road distance is 629.9 km.

How do I travel from Dar es Salaam to Arusha without a car?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 10h 12m and costs $18.80 - $19.13 .

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

It takes approximately 1h 30m to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Arusha bus from?

Dar es Salaam to Arusha bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, depart from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

Where do I catch the Dar es Salaam to Arusha train from?

Dar es Salaam to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Dar es Salaam station.

Train, bus or fly from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Arusha is to fly which takes 1h 30m and costs $81.52 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18.80 - $19.13 and takes 10h 12m, you could also train, which costs $6.52 - $17.39 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Arusha bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Arusha bus services, operated by BM Luxury Coach, arrive at Central Bus Terminal station.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Arusha train arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Arusha train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Arusha station.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Arusha is 630 km. It takes approximately 9h 31m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

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