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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Arusha to Mbarara

Composite routes from Arusha to Mbarara

Cheapest
16 h 44 min
Car
1157 km.
from $63
Other
12 h 26 min
Taxi, Plane
736 km.
from $274.30
9 h 11 min
Taxi, Plane
736 km.
from $274.30
25 h 16 min
735 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 19 min
Taxi, Plane
736 km.
from $10.87
10 h 21 min
Bus, Plane
736 km.
from $10.87
27 h 10 min
736 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 7
Qatar Airways
Website
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
Rwandair Express
Website
Kenya Airways
Website
Air Tanzania
Website
Uganda Airlines
Website
Precision Air
Website
Qatar Airways
Website
9h 40m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$216.56–$624.19
Ethiopian Airlines
Website
6h 48m
Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday
$420.37–$764.32
Rwandair Express
Website
9h 40m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$216.56–$624.19
Kenya Airways
Website
7h 16m
Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday
$229.29–$420.37
Air Tanzania
Website
1h 40m
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
$178.34–$267.51
Uganda Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Wednesday and Friday
$242.03–$394.90
Precision Air
Website
4h 30m
Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
$140.12–$535.02
Bus operators
Found: 6
Kidia One Express
Website
Modern Coast
Website
Bismarkan Coaches
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
Website
Kidia One Express
Website
4h 24m
Twice daily
$8.92–$10.19
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Modern Coast
Website
4h 40m
Once daily
$0.31–$14.01
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bismarkan Coaches
5h 42m
5 times a day
+256704300537
+256704300537
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Volcano Express Ltd
Website
7h 36m
Once daily
+250788351253
+250788351253
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Buscar E.A Limited
Website
13h
Twice daily
$26.75–$44.81
0790 700700
0790 700700
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Marangu Luxury Shuttles
Website
5h
Twice daily
$28.80
+254 203 555 780
+254 203 555 780
[email protected]
Call Contact via email

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Mbarara is to drive which costs $173.91 - $260.87 and takes 16h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Mbarara is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 9h 11m and costs $163.04 - $521.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Arusha and Mbarara?

No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Mbarara. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Mbarara via Nairobi, Chairman's House and Kampala. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 16m.

How far is it from Arusha to Mbarara?

The distance between Arusha and Mbarara is 1091 km. The road distance is 1196.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Mbarara without a car is to bus which takes 25h 16m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 26m to get from Arusha to Mbarara, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arusha to Mbarara bus from?

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

Where does the Arusha to Mbarara bus arrive?

Arusha to Mbarara bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.

Can I drive from Arusha to Mbarara?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Mbarara is 1197 km. It takes approximately 16h 49m to drive from Arusha to Mbarara.

Where can I stay near Mbarara?

There are 48+ hotels available in Mbarara. Prices start at $16.50 per night.
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