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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Mbarara to Arusha

Composite routes from Mbarara to Arusha

Cheapest
16 h 46 min
Car
1157 km.
from $63
Other
9 h 7 min
Plane
736 km.
from $197.66
25 h 19 min
735 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 33 min
Bus, Plane
736 km.
from $275.08
11 h 36 min
Bus, Plane
736 km.
from $10.87
27 h 13 min
736 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines
Found: 3
Rwandair Express
Website
Air Tanzania
Website
Uganda Airlines
Website
Rwandair Express
Website
1h 45m
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
$165.60–$484.07
Air Tanzania
Website
4h 25m
Wednesday and Sunday
$101.91–$242.03
Uganda Airlines
Website
1h 15m
Sunday
$292.99–$471.33
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 23m
Twice daily
$8.92–$10.19
0729 553637
0729 553637
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Modern Coast
Website
11h 18m
Once daily
$0.70–$52.27
+254 709 897 000
+254 709 897 000
[email protected]
Call Contact via email
Bismarkan Coaches
5h 43m
5 times a day
+256704300537
+256704300537
Call
Volcano Express Ltd
Website
7h 37m
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 Mbarara to Arusha?

The cheapest way to get from Mbarara to Arusha is to drive and fly and taxi which costs $130.43 - $271.74 and takes 9h 7m.

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

The fastest way to get from Mbarara to Arusha is to drive and fly and taxi which takes 9h 7m and costs $130.43 - $271.74 .

Is there a direct bus between Mbarara and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Mbarara to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Mbarara and arriving at Arusha via National Mosque, Kampala and Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 19m.

How far is it from Mbarara to Arusha?

The distance between Mbarara and Arusha is 878 km. The road distance is 1198.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Mbarara to Arusha without a car is to bus which takes 25h 19m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 7m to get from Mbarara to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Mbarara to Arusha bus from?

Mbarara to Arusha bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, depart from Mbarara station.

Where does the Mbarara to Arusha bus arrive?

Mbarara to Arusha bus services, operated by Bismarkan Coaches, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Mbarara to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Mbarara to Arusha is 1199 km. It takes approximately 16h 52m to drive from Mbarara to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 444+ hotels available in Arusha. Prices start at $34.39 per night.
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