How to get fromKabale to ArushaBy bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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There are 8 ways to get from Kabale to Arusha by bus, plane, taxi, car, or shuttle

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Bus, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
1. Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane KGL - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 24m
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kabale to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
31h 23m
$40–81
Bus via Nairobi
1. Take the bus from Kabale to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
27h 58m
$44–1,414
Drive 1,087.6 km
1. Drive from Kabale to Arushacar 1,087.6 km
20h 25m
$163–235
Bus, fly to Arusha
1. Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Arusha (ARK)plane KGL - ARK
8h 29m
Bus, fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Katuna to Kigalibus
2. Fly from Kigali International Airport (KGL) to Nairobi (NBO)plane KGL - NBO
3. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
11h 52m
Drive, bus
1. Drive from Kabale to Nyabugogo Bus Parkcar
2. Take the bus from Nyabugogo Bus Park to Duruma Rdbus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
28h 35m
$72–109
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kabale to Kampalabus
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Namangabus
3. Take the bus from Namanga to Arushabus
31h 46m
$53

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

3Weekly Planes

1h 45mAverage Duration

$195Cheapest Price

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Distance: 944.9 km
Duration: 6h 24m

What companies run services between Kabale, Western Region, Uganda and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Kabale to Arusha via Kampala and Nairobi in around 27h 58m.

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Arusha(opens in a new window), Tanzania(opens in a new window)

Arusha City is a Tanzanian city, with a population of 617,631, and the regional capital of the Arusha Region, with a population of 2,356,255 (2022 census). - Wikipedia (opens in a new window)

Things to do in Arusha

Arusha National Park(Opens in a new window)

Arusha National Park covers Mount Meru, a prominent volcano with an elevation of 4566 m, in the Arusha Region of north eastern Tanzania. The park is small but varied with spectacular landscapes in three distinct areas. In the west, the Meru Crater funnels the Jekukumia River; the peak of Mount Meru lies on its rim. Ngurdoto Crater in the south-east is grassland. The shallow alkaline Momella Lakes in the north-east have varying algal colours and are known for their wading birds.

Arusha Declaration Monument(Opens in a new window)

The Arusha Declaration Monument (Swahili: Mnara wa Azimio la Arusha) is a landmark monument and tourist attraction in Arusha, Tanzania. It was unveiled in 1977 by the nation's ruling Chama Cha Mapinduzi party to commemorate ten years of the Arusha Declaration. It lies along Makongoro Road at the centre of the roundabout.

Mount Meru(Opens in a new window)

Mount Meru is a dormant stratovolcano located 70 km west of Mount Kilimanjaro in the country of Tanzania. At a height of 4,562.13 m, it is visible from Mount Kilimanjaro on a clear day, and is the fifth-highest mountain in Africa, dependent on definition.

Places to stay in Arusha

Equator Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

Venus Premier Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Gran Meliá Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

New Safari Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.0Good

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