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How to Travel from

Dar es Salaam to Kigoma

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Transport providers

Airlines

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Julius Nyerere International Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2h 15m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$191.08–$700.62
Plane from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$152.86–$369.42

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

Phone:
+255 678 644 773
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

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
2d 3h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$15.89–$28.76

Bus operators

Saratoga

Website:
saratoga.co.tz/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma
Ave. Duration:
20h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$26.47

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to train which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130.43 - $652.17 .

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

No, there is no direct bus from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma. However, there are services departing from Gerezani and arriving at Kigoma via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 12m.

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

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Dar es Salaam and arriving at Kigoma. Services depart twice a week, and operate Thursday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 2 days 3h.

Is there a direct flight between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma?

Yes, there are direct flights between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma; these take 2h 10m and cost $119.57 - $597.83 .

How far is it from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma?

The distance between Dar es Salaam and Kigoma is 1095 km. The road distance is 1614.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma without a car is to bus which takes 21h 12m and costs $22.61 - $22.93 .

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

It takes approximately 2h 30m to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma, including transfers.

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

Dar es Salaam to Kigoma bus services, operated by Saratoga, depart from Dar es Salaam station.

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

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

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

The best way to get from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is to fly which takes 2h 30m and costs $130.43 - $652.17 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $22.61 - $22.93 and takes 21h 12m, you could also train, which costs $13.04 - $25 and takes 2 days 3h.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Kigoma bus arrive?

Dar es Salaam to Kigoma bus services, operated by Saratoga, arrive at Kigoma station.

Where does the Dar es Salaam to Kigoma train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma?

Yes, the driving distance between Dar es Salaam to Kigoma is 1614 km. It takes approximately 24h 16m to drive from Dar es Salaam to Kigoma.
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