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Seven ways to Travel from Mbarara to Arusha

Composite routes from Mbarara to Arusha

Cheapest
16 h 53 min
Car
1198 km.
from $65
Other
16 h 53 min
Rideshare
1198 km.
from $15.63
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

Rwandair Express

Website:
rwandair.com/
Plane from Kigali to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Wednesday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.60–$484.07

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Bukoba to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
4h 25m
Frequency:
Wednesday and Sunday
Estimated price:
$101.91–$242.03
Plane from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$178.34–$267.51

Uganda Airlines

Website:
ugandairlines.com/
Plane from Entebbe to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$292.99–$471.33

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 Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
4h 23m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$8.92–$10.19

Modern Coast

Phone:
+254 709 897 000
Email:
Website:
modern.co.ke/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
11h 18m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.70–$52.27
Bus from Mbarara to Kigali
Ave. Duration:
4h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$0.29–$14.01

Bismarkan Coaches

Phone:
+256704300537
Bus from Mbarara to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
5h 43m
Frequency:
5 times a day

Volcano Express Ltd

Phone:
+250788351253
Email:
Website:
facebook.com/VolcanoLtd/
Bus from Mbarara to Kampala
Ave. Duration:
7h 37m
Frequency:
Once daily

Buscar E.A Limited

Phone:
0790 700700
Email:
Website:
bus-car.co.ke/?fbclid=IwAR0ue-tmedLmaiQ3pC7R6TuzahIO7p698XH5v32MsQRE75qD18nAkNRKeR4#/
Bus from Kampala to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
13h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$26.75–$44.81
Bus from Kampala to Busia
Ave. Duration:
4h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$8.04
Bus from Busia to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
9h 10m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$17.83–$40.66

Marangu Luxury Shuttles

Phone:
+254 203 555 780
Email:
Website:
marangushuttles.com/
Bus from Nairobi to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
5h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$28.80

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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