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

The cheapest way to get from Botswana to Arusha is to bus and train which costs $140 - $180 and takes 3 days 22h.

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

The fastest way to get from Botswana to Arusha is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $240 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Botswana and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Botswana to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Gaborone and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Park Station, Johannesburg and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4 days 6h.

How far is it from Botswana to Arusha?

The distance between Botswana and Arusha is 2641 km. The road distance is 3427.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Botswana to Arusha without a car is to bus via Harare which takes 2 days 14h and costs $165 - $175.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Botswana to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Botswana to Arusha bus from?

Botswana to Arusha bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, depart from Gaborone station.

Bus or fly from Botswana to Arusha?

The best way to get from Botswana to Arusha is to fly which takes 8h 42m and costs $240 - $650. Alternatively, you can bus via Harare, which costs $165 - $175 and takes 2 days 14h.

Where does the Botswana to Arusha bus arrive?

Botswana to Arusha bus services, operated by AT and T Monnakgotla, arrive at Johannesburg station.

What is the time difference between Botswana and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Botswana. It is currently 4:36 AM in Botswana and 5:36 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Botswana to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Botswana to Arusha is 3427 km. It takes approximately 2 days 3h to drive from Botswana to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 633+ hotels available in Arusha.

Botswana to Arusha - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 9 ways to get from Botswana to Arusha by plane, bus, train, car, 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 Gaborone to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Arusha (ARK)plane GBE - ARK
8h 42m
$244–641
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Tlokweng to Kitwebus
2. Take the bus from Power Tools Bus Station to Kapiri Mposhibus
3. Take the train from New Kapiri Mposhi to Dar es salaamtrain
4. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
3d 22h
$144–179
Bus via Harare
1. Take the bus from Mbae Mbae Wy to RoadPortbus
2. Take the bus from RoadPort to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
2d 14h
$165–174
Drive 3,427.3 km
1. Drive from Gaborone to Arushacar 3,427.3 km
2d 3h
$426–615
Fly Maun Airport to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane MUB - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
13h 27m
$429–1,124
Fly Maun Airport to Arusha
1. Fly from Maun Airport (MUB) to Arusha (ARK)plane MUB - ARK
17h 16m
$371–987
Fly Gaborone to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Nairobi (NBO)plane GBE - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
12h 50m
$423–686
Fly Gaborone to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane GBE - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
9h 58m
$518–1,457
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gaborone to Johannesburgbus
2. Take the bus from Johannesburg to Dar Es Salaambus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
4d 6h
$215–316

Gaborone (GBE) to Arusha (ARK) flights

11Weekly Planes

11h 8mAverage Duration

$212Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Botswana to Arusha.

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Distance: 2,641.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

What companies run services between Botswana and Arusha, Tanzania?

Airlink, Air Tanzania, and three other airlines fly from Gaborone (GBE) to Arusha (ARK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Gaborone to Central Bus Terminal via Mbae Mbae Wy, RoadPort, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 2d 14h.

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