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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Dar Es Salaam to Bukoba

Composite routes from Dar Es Salaam to Bukoba

Cheapest
20 h 55 min
Car
1433 km.
from $78

Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$140.12–$331.20

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Thursday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$764.32

Other operators

Marine Services Company Limited

Phone:
+255(0)739 606 600
Email:
Website:
mscl.co.tz/
Other from Mwanza North Port to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$9.27–$24.27

Bus operators

Darlux Co. Ltd

Phone:
+255 744 666 643
Email:
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$22.06

City Boy Express

Website:
cityboyexpress.co.tz/
Bus from Magufuli Bus Terminal to Bukoba
Ave. Duration:
20h 48m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.11

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to bus and ferry which costs $26.09 - $40.22 and takes 30h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba. However, there are services departing from Temeke Mwisho and arriving at Bukoba Bus Terminal via Magufuli Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 7m.

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Bukoba is 1035 km. The road distance is 1432.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba without a car is to bus which takes 22h 7m and costs $37.64 .

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

It takes approximately 3h 14m to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba, including transfers.

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

Dar es Salaam to Bukoba bus services, operated by City Boy Express, depart from Magufuli Bus Terminal station.

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is to fly which takes 3h 14m and costs $119.57 - $293.48 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $37.64 and takes 22h 7m. There are no good options to train between Dar es Salaam to Bukoba.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Bukoba bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Bukoba bus services, operated by City Boy Express, arrive at Bukoba Bus Terminal station.

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Bukoba is 1433 km. It takes approximately 20h 48m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Bukoba.
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