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

The cheapest way to get from Dodoma to Arusha is to train and bus which costs $24 - $35 and takes 15h 14m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dodoma to Arusha is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $280.

How far is it from Dodoma to Arusha?

The distance between Dodoma and Arusha is 336 km. The road distance is 415 km.

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

The best way to get from Dodoma to Arusha without a car is to train and bus via Dar es Salaam which takes 14h 5m and costs $26 - $35.

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

It takes approximately 4h 21m to get from Dodoma to Arusha, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Dodoma to Arusha?

The best way to get from Dodoma to Arusha is to fly which takes 4h 21m and costs $120 - $280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 18h 49m.

Can I drive from Dodoma to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Dodoma to Arusha is 415 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Dodoma to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 593+ hotels available in Arusha.

Dodoma to Arusha - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and taxi

There are 7 ways to get from Dodoma to Arusha by plane, train, bus, car, or taxi

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

Fly to Arusha
best
1. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Arusha (ARK)plane DOD - ARK
4h 21m
$120–271
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Morogorotrain
2. Take the bus from Morogoro Bus Stand to Central Bus Terminalbus
15h 14m
$24–34
Train, bus via Dar es Salaam
1. Take the train from Dodoma Passenger Stn to Magufuli SGR Stntrain
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
14h 5m
$26–35
Drive 415 km
1. Drive from Dodoma to Arushacar 415 km
7h 57m
$52–75
Taxi
1. Take the taxi from Dodoma to Arushataxi 415 km
7h 57m
$130–170
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane DOD - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
5h 47m
$127–173
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dodoma to Dar es Salaambus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
18h 49m

Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Arusha (ARK) flights

12Weekly Planes

4h 55mAverage Duration

$116Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Dodoma to Arusha.

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Distance: 336.1 km
Duration: 4h 21m

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

Air Tanzania and Precision Air fly from Dodoma Airport (DOD) to Arusha (ARK) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Dodoma to Central Bus Terminal via Dodoma, Dar es Salaam, Gerezani, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 18h 49m.

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