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Kitale to Arusha

Rome2Rio compared 6 ways to get from Kitale to Arusha. The best route is Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Arusha, a distance of 521.734 km.

Drive to Kisumu International Airport, fly to Arusha
best
1. Drive from Kitale to Kisumu International Airport (KIS)car
2. Fly from Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK)plane KIS - ARK
5h 57m
$371–421
Bus, shuttle
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kitale to Nairobibus
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi to Arushashuttle
18h 9m
$15–42
Bus via Eldoret
1. Take the bus from Kitale to Eldoretbus
2. Take the bus from Eldoret to Nairobibus
3. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
14h 57m
$20–22
Drive 637.7 km
1. Drive from Kitale to Arushacar 637.7 km
8h 56m
$80–115
Bus to Eldoret International Airport, fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Take the bus from Kitale to Eldoretbus
2. Fly from Eldoret International Airport (EDL) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane EDL - JRO
3. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
7h 31m
$119–533
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kitale to Nairobibus
2. Take the bus from Nairobi to Arushabus
17h 55m
$20–23

Kisumu International Airport (KIS) to Arusha (ARK) flights

30Weekly Planes

5h 1mAverage Duration

$45Cheapest Price

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Distance: 588.3 km
Duration: 5h 57m

What companies run services between Kitale, Kenya and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Kitale to Arusha via Eldoret, Nairobi, and Nairobi in around 14h 57m.

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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)

8.1Very Good

Venus Premier Hotel(Opens in a new window)

8.1Very Good

Gran Meliá Arusha(Opens in a new window)

9.3Superb

Kibo Palace Hotel Arusha(Opens in a new window)

8.2Very Good

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