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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Lira is to bus and taxi which costs $140 - $160 and takes 34h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Lira is to taxi and fly and drive which takes 7h 34m and costs $270 - $430.

How far is it from Arusha to Lira?

The distance between Arusha and Lira is 827 km. The road distance is 977.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Arusha to Lira without a car is to bus and taxi via Nairobi which takes 28h 39m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Arusha to Lira, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arusha to Lira?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Lira is 977 km. It takes approximately 13h 58m to drive from Arusha to Lira.

Where can I stay near Lira?

There are six+ hotels available in Lira.

Arusha to Lira - 6 ways to travel via plane, car, bus, taxi, and shuttle

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Lira by plane, car, bus, taxi, or shuttle

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Arusha to Kisumu International Airport, drive
best
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)plane ARK - KIS
2. Drive from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Liracar
9h 3m
$379–485
Shuttle, bus, taxi
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobishuttle
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
4. Take the taxi from Gulu to Lirataxi
30h 34m
$123–180
Bus, taxi via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
4. Take the taxi from Gulu to Lirataxi
28h 39m
Drive 977.2 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Liracar 977.2 km
13h 58m
$146–211
Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Entebbe, drive
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Entebbe (EBB)plane JRO - EBB
3. Drive from Entebbe (EBB) to Liracar
7h 34m
$273–426
Bus, taxi
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Namangabus
2. Take the bus from Namanga to Kampalabus
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Gulubus
4. Take the taxi from Gulu to Lirataxi
34h 2m
$140–160

Arusha (ARK) to Kisumu International Airport (KIS) flights

35Weekly Planes

3h 20mAverage Duration

$233Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 826.7 km
Duration: 9h 3m

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

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Lira. However, you can take the taxi to Arusha-Airport-ARK airport, fly to Kisumu International Airport (KIS), then drive to Lira. Alternatively, you can take the bus to Nairobi, walk to Nairobi, take the bus to Kampala, walk to Shree Gopal Limited, take the bus to Petro Fuel Station, walk to Kampala, take the bus to Gulu, then take the taxi to Lira.

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