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

The cheapest way to get from Arusha to Rusumo is to bus and drive which costs $70 - $80 and takes 31h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Arusha to Rusumo is to fly and drive which takes 7h 37m and costs $130 - $320.

How far is it from Arusha to Rusumo?

The distance between Arusha and Rusumo is 955 km. The road distance is 879.3 km.

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

It takes approximately 8h 23m to get from Arusha to Rusumo, including transfers.

Can I drive from Arusha to Rusumo?

Yes, the driving distance between Arusha to Rusumo is 879 km. It takes approximately 15h 37m to drive from Arusha to Rusumo.

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

There are 6 ways to get from Arusha to Rusumo by taxi, plane, car, bus, 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.

Taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport, fly to Kigali, drive
best
1. Take the taxi from Arusha to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)
2. Fly from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigali (KGL)JRO - KGL
3. Drive from Kigali (KGL) to Rusumo
8h 23m
$253–343
Shuttle, bus, drive
cheapest
1. Take a shuttle bus from Arusha to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Duruma Rd to Nyabugogo Bus Park
3. Drive from Kigali Airport to Rusumo
31h 50m
$67–129
Bus, drive
1. Take the bus from Arusha to Nairobi
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Kigali
3. Drive from Kigali to Rusumo
31h 11m
$72–80
Drive 879.3 km
1. Drive from Arusha to Rusumo879.3 km
15h 37m
$110–158
Fly Arusha to Mwanza Airport, drive
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Mwanza Airport (MWZ)ARK - MWZ
2. Drive from Mwanza Airport (MWZ) to Rusumo
7h 37m
$134–320
Fly Arusha to Kigali, drive
1. Fly from Arusha (ARK) to Kigali (KGL)ARK - KGL
2. Drive from Kigali (KGL) to Rusumo
8h 34m
$389–477

Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Kigali (KGL) flights

22Weekly Planes

5h 55mAverage Duration

$216Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Arusha to Rusumo.

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Distance: 955.5 km
Duration: 8h 23m

What companies run services between Arusha, Tanzania and Rusumo, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Arusha to Rusumo. However, you can take the taxi to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) airport, fly to Kigali (KGL), then drive to Rusumo. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Arusha to Rusumo via Nairobi, Nairobi, and Kigali in around 31h 11m.

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