There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Mwanza by plane, bus, train, car, taxi, or shuttle
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Fly from Arusha
best- Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane ARK - MWZ
1h 20m$98–300Train
cheapest- Take the train from Arusha to Dar es Salaamtrain
- Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanzatrain
2d 9h$20–42Bus
- Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobibus
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
17h 57m$29Drive 567.1 km
- Drive from Arusha to Mwanzacar 567.1 km
11h 48m$71–102Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly
- Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)taxi
- Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)plane JRO - MWZ
2h 30m$102–156Shuttle, bus
- Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Take the bus from Nairobi to Mwanzabus
18h 7m$25–50
Arusha (ARK) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) flights
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Mwanza is to train which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 9h.
The fastest way to get from Arusha to Mwanza is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $95 - $300.
No, there is no direct bus from Arusha to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Mwanza via Nairobi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 57m.
No, there is no direct train from Arusha to Mwanza. However, there are services departing from Arusha and arriving at Mwanza via Dar es Salaam. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 9h.
The distance between Arusha and Mwanza is 441 km. The road distance is 567.1 km.
The best way to get from Arusha to Mwanza without a car is to bus which takes 17h 57m and costs $30.
It takes approximately 1h 20m to get from Arusha to Mwanza, including transfers.
Arusha to Mwanza bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, depart from Arusha station.
Arusha to Mwanza train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, depart from Arusha station.
The best way to get from Arusha to Mwanza is to fly which takes 1h 20m and costs $95 - $300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $30 and takes 17h 57m, you could also train, which costs $20 - $45 and takes 2 days 9h.
What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Mwanza, Tanzania?
World Ticket flies from Arusha (ARK) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Mwanza via Nairobi and Nairobi in around 17h 57m.
- Website
- worldticket.com
Flights from Arusha to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $50–370
- Website
- precisionairtz.com
Flights from Kilimanjaro International Airport to Mwanza Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $80–130
- Phone
- +255 800 11 0042
- info@trc.co.tz
- Website
- trc.co.tz
Train from Arusha to Dar es Salaam
- Ave. Duration
- 18h 30m
- Frequency
- 4 times a week
- Estimated price
- $8–18
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- Book at
- eticketing.trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $8
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $11
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $17
- 3rd Class (sitting)
- $8
- 2nd Class
- $11
- 2nd Class ( sleeping)
- $18
Train from Dar es Salaam to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 38h
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $14–25
- Schedules at
- trc.co.tz
- 3rd Class Sitting
- $14
- 2nd Class Sitting
- $19
- 2nd Class Sleeping
- $25
- Phone
- (+255) 784377027
- info@kidiaone.co.tz
- Website
- kidiaoneexpress.com
Bus from Arusha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 59m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $6
- Schedules at
- kidiaoneexpress.com
- Phone
- +254 738 821 122
Bus from Nairobi to Mwanza
- Ave. Duration
- 11h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $24
- Schedules at
- mozaico.co.ke
- Phone
- +254 203 555 780
- info@marangushuttles.com
- Website
- marangushuttles.com
Shuttle from Arusha to Nairobi
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $1–25
- Schedules at
- marangushuttles.com
- Ave. Duration
- 52 min
- Estimated price
- $17–21
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More Questions & Answers
Arusha to Mwanza bus services, operated by Kidia One Express, arrive at Nairobi station.
Arusha to Mwanza train services, operated by Tanzania Railways Corporation, arrive at Dar es Salaam station.
Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Mwanza is 567 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Arusha to Mwanza.
There are 49+ hotels available in Mwanza.