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Four ways to Travel from Arusha to Johannesburg

Composite routes from Arusha to Johannesburg

Cheapest
2 d 29 min
Car
3571 km.
from $196
Other
3 d 1 h 37 min
2700 km.
from $275.26
3 d 12 h 25 min
Train
2700 km.
Select a ticket
7 h 50 min
Taxi, Plane
2700 km.
from $283

Transport providers

Airlines

Safair

Website:
flysafair.co.za/
Plane from Arusha to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
12h 10m
Frequency:
Monday, Thursday, and Friday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$484.07
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
8h 10m
Frequency:
Friday
Estimated price:
$229.29–$407.64

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
7h 56m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$267.51–$700.62

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Arusha to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
21h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$331.20–$700.62
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$573.24

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
8h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$280.25–$700.62

Airlink

Phone:
+27 11 451 7300
Website:
flyairlink.com/
Plane from Arusha to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
14h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$433.11–$955.39
Plane from Kilimanjaro International Airport to O.R.
Ave. Duration:
7h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$369.42–$828.01

Bus operators

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088684814228&locale=hi_IN&paipv=0&eav=Afaz1cYXt7V4T8WQhTWWxVrn4ydx-2Gof1lgaMv-xf1neTzqsm7DRL1Q2_9VRqZUkpk
Bus from Arusha to Dar
Ave. Duration:
9h 37m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.38–$38.22

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Nakonde to Lusaka
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily

Mazhandu Family Bus Service

Phone:
+260 961806060
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/Uglmazhandu/
Bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to 77
Ave. Duration:
24h 40m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$59.87–$82.80

Mkombe Trading Logistics

Phone:
+27 688 768 194
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/mkombebuslogisticstz
Bus from Dar Es Salaam to Johannesburg
Ave. Duration:
2d 15h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$188.72

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

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

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Dar es salaam to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Johannesburg is to bus which costs $173.91 - $195.65 and takes 3 days 1h.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Johannesburg is to taxi and fly which takes 7h 50m and costs $250 - $500 .

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Johannesburg?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Johannesburg. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Johannesburg via Dar Es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3 days 1h.

How far is it from Arusha to Johannesburg?

The distance between Arusha and Johannesburg is 2715 km. The road distance is 3568.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Johannesburg without a car is to bus which takes 3 days 1h and costs $173.91 - $195.65 .

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

It takes approximately 11h 32m to get from Arusha to Johannesburg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Johannesburg bus from?

Arusha to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.

Bus or fly from Arusha to Johannesburg?

The best way to get from Arusha to Johannesburg is to fly which takes 11h 32m and costs $260.87 - $445.65 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $173.91 - $195.65 and takes 3 days 1h.

Where does the Arusha to Johannesburg bus arrive?

Arusha to Johannesburg bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.

What is the time difference between Arusha and Johannesburg?

Johannesburg is 1h behind Arusha. It is currently 01:22 in Arusha and 00:22 in Johannesburg.

Can I drive from Arusha to Johannesburg?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Johannesburg is 3568 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Arusha to Johannesburg.

Where can I stay near Johannesburg?

There are 3355+ hotels available in Johannesburg. Prices start at $44.54 per night.
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