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Six ways to Travel from Lusaka to Arusha

Composite routes from Lusaka to Arusha

Cheapest
33 h 12 min
Car
2135 km.
from $117
Other
43 h
1624 km.
from $80.28
38 h 55 min
1623 km.
Select a ticket
9 h 22 min
Bus, Plane
1623 km.
from $348.45
12 h 2 min
Bus, Plane
1623 km.
from $377.79
2 d 21 h 2 min
Bus, Train
1623 km.
from $5.43

Transport providers

Airlines

World Ticket

Website:
worldticket.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
9h 30m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$383.65

APG Airlines

Website:
apg-airlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 10m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$166.25–$703.36

FlexFlight ApS

Website:
flexflight.dk/
Plane from Lusaka to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
17h 30m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$537.11

Ethiopian Airlines

Website:
ethiopianairlines.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$831.25

Kenya Airways

Website:
kenya-airways.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
5h 50m
Frequency:
Tuesday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$767.30
Plane from Lusaka to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
2h 40m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Saturday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$409.23–$959.13

Air Tanzania

Website:
airtanzania.co.tz/
Plane from Lusaka to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
5h 45m
Frequency:
Sunday
Estimated price:
$230.19–$959.13

Precision Air

Website:
precisionairtz.com/
Plane from Lusaka to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$108.70–$383.65
Plane from Lusaka to Kilimanjaro
Ave. Duration:
7h 35m
Frequency:
Monday and Friday
Estimated price:
$153.46–$549.90

Bus operators

Riverside Shuttle Service

Phone:
254727 377771
Website:
riverside-shuttle.com/
Bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
5h 30m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$21.74–$83.12

Kidia One Express

Phone:
0729 553637
Email:
Website:
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Bus from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
9h 36m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$20.46–$38.37

Zambia Airways

Plane from Lusaka to Nairobi
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Tuesday and Thursday
Estimated price:
$204.61–$831.25

Zanzibar Airport Transfers

Phone:
+254 718 370 639
Email:
Website:
hoteltoursandtransfers.com/
Bus from Tunduma to Mbeya
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
On demand
Estimated price:
$63.94–$217.40

BM Luxury Coach

Phone:
+255 765 486868
Website:
bmcoach.co.tz/
Bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central
Ave. Duration:
9h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$22.15

Juldan Motors

Phone:
+260 211 247 683
Email:
Bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
12h 38m
Frequency:
Once daily
Bus from Lusaka to Serenje
Ave. Duration:
5h 11m
Frequency:
Once daily

New Force Enterprices Ltd

Phone:
+255 754864829
Email:
Website:
newforcebus.co.tz/
Bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$23.02–$28.13

JKAS Bus Services

Phone:
+260 966608267
Email:
Website:
jkasbus.com/en
Bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$19.86

Train operators

Tanzania Railways Corporation

Phone:
+255 800 11 0042
Email:
Website:
trc.co.tz
Train from Dar es Salaam to Arusha
Ave. Duration:
18h 30m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$8.29–$19.67

Tanzania Zambia Railway Authority

Website:
tazarasite.com
Train from Mbeya to Dar
Ave. Duration:
24h 20m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Train from Serenje to Nakonde
Ave. Duration:
16h 42m
Frequency:
Twice a week

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to bus via Dar es Salaam which costs $59.78 - $81.52 and takes 43h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 9h 22m and costs $173.91 - $543.48 .

How far is it from Lusaka to Arusha?

The distance between Lusaka and Arusha is 1636 km. The road distance is 2130.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arusha without a car is to bus and Private Transfer and train which takes 2 days 12h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 12h 29m to get from Lusaka to Arusha, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to fly which takes 12h 29m and costs $119.57 - $380.43 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 38h 55m.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 05:11 in Lusaka and 06:11 in Arusha.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Arusha is 2131 km. It takes approximately 33h 12m to drive from Lusaka to Arusha.

Which airlines fly from Lusaka Airport to Arusha Airport?

Zambia Airways, World Ticket, Air Tanzania and five other airlines offer flights from Lusaka Airport to Arusha Airport.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

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