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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mwanza to Tanga

Composite routes from Mwanza to Tanga

Cheapest
18 h 11 min
Car
1264 km.
from $69
Fastest
1 h 55 min
Plane
Other
26 h 20 min
742 km.
from $52.87
25 h 25 min
742 km.
from $51.24
44 h 38 min
Train, Bus
742 km.
from $56.20
8 h 20 min
Bus, Plane
742 km.
from $175.03
12 h 48 min
Bus, Plane
742 km.
from $336.45

Transport providers

Airlines

APG Airlines

Website:
apg-airlines.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
3h 35m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Saturday
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
5h 40m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$108.28–$267.51
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
5h 55m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$331.20

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Julius
Ave. Duration:
2h 10m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$140.12–$331.20
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Abeid
Ave. Duration:
3h 30m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$700.62

Auric Air Services Limited

Website:
auricair.com/
Plane from Mwanza Airport to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
4h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$127.39–$318.46

Other operators

Zan Fast Ferries

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

Bus operators

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Mwanza to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$49.36

Tahmeed Coach Ltd

Phone:
0724 581902
Website:
tahmeedexpress.com/
Bus from Dar es Salaam to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
5h 32m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$9.55–$34.39
Bus from Mombasa to Tanga
Ave. Duration:
3h 42m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$5.10–$33.12

MASH

Phone:
+254 730 889 000
Email:
Website:
mashpoa.co/
Bus from Nairobi to Mombasa
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$11.46–$34.39

Darlux Co. Ltd

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

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Mwanza to Dar
Ave. Duration:
38h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$15.58–$28.37

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

The cheapest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to bus which costs $26.09 - $48.91 and takes 25h 25m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

The fastest way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Mwanza and Tanga?

No, there is no direct bus from Mwanza to Tanga. However, there are services departing from Mwanza and arriving at Tanga via Shekilango and Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 25m.

How far is it from Mwanza to Tanga?

The distance between Mwanza and Tanga is 760 km. The road distance is 1281.7 km.

How do I travel from Mwanza to Tanga without a car?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Tanga without a car is to bus which takes 25h 25m and costs $26.09 - $48.91 .

How long does it take to get from Mwanza to Tanga?

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Mwanza to Tanga, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mwanza to Tanga bus from?

Mwanza to Tanga bus services, operated by Darlux Co. Ltd, depart from Mwanza station.

Bus or fly from Mwanza to Tanga?

The best way to get from Mwanza to Tanga is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs $108.70 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $26.09 - $48.91 and takes 25h 25m.

Where does the Mwanza to Tanga bus arrive?

Mwanza to Tanga bus services, operated by Darlux Co. Ltd, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

Can I drive from Mwanza to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Mwanza to Tanga is 1282 km. It takes approximately 18h 21m to drive from Mwanza to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 14+ hotels available in Tanga. Prices start at $21.61 per night.
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