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

The cheapest way to get from Arua to Arusha is to bus which costs $51 and takes 30h 49m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arua to Arusha is to fly which takes 8h and costs $210 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Arua and Arusha?

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

How far is it from Arua to Arusha?

The distance between Arua and Arusha is 1046 km. The road distance is 1288.8 km.

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

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

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

It takes approximately 11h 21m to get from Arua to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Arua to Arusha bus from?

Arua to Arusha bus services, operated by KK Traveller, depart from Arua station.

Bus or fly from Arua to Arusha?

The best way to get from Arua to Arusha is to bus via Nairobi which takes 25h 25m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $210 - $650 and takes 8h.

Where does the Arua to Arusha bus arrive?

Arua to Arusha bus services, operated by KK Traveller, arrive at Kampala station.

Can I drive from Arua to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Arua to Arusha is 1289 km. It takes approximately 18h 45m to drive from Arua to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 616+ hotels available in Arusha.

Arua to Arusha - 7 ways to travel via plane, taxi, bus, car, and shuttle

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There are 7 ways to get from Arua to Arusha by plane, taxi, bus, car, or shuttle

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Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane RUA - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
11h 21m
$250–674
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
27h 47m
$37–1,433
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
25h 25m
Drive 1,288.8 km
1. Drive from Arua to Arushacar 1,288.8 km
18h 45m
$193–279
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Arusha (ARK)plane RUA - ARK
8h
$216–608
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Arua (RUA) to Nairobi (NBO)plane RUA - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
11h 53m
$215–603
Bus
1. Take the bus from Arua to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
3. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
30h 49m
$50

Arua (RUA) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

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10h 25mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,046.4 km
Duration: 11h 21m

What companies run services between Arua, Uganda and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Arua to Arusha via Kampala, Kampala, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 25h 25m. Alternatively, Eagle Air Uganda, Air Tanzania, and two other airlines fly from Arua (RUA) to Arusha (ARK) 4 times a week.

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