What is the cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Arua?

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Arua is to bus via Tunduma which costs $112 and takes 38h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lusaka to Arua?

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Arua is to fly and bus which takes 14h 15m and costs $250 - $490.

How far is it from Lusaka to Arua?

The distance between Lusaka and Arua is 2089 km. The road distance is 2800 km.

How do I travel from Lusaka to Arua without a car?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arua without a car is to bus and train which takes 45h 33m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Lusaka to Arua?

It takes approximately 16h 56m to get from Lusaka to Arua, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Arua?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arua is to fly which takes 16h 56m and costs $270 - $700. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 34h 53m.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Arua?

Arua is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 8:59 AM in Lusaka and 9:59 AM in Arua.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Arua?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Arua is 2800 km. It takes approximately 2 days 0h to drive from Lusaka to Arua.

Where can I stay near Arua?

There are nine+ hotels available in Arua.

Lusaka to Arua - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lusaka to Arua by plane, bus, car, or train

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 Arua
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA)LUN - RUA
16h 56m
$273–700
Bus via Tunduma
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stn
2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay Rd
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Arua
38h 16m
$111
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakonde
2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay Rd
3. Take the bus from Kampala to Arua
34h 53m
Drive 2,800 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Arua2,800 km
2d
$419–605
Fly to Entebbe, bus
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Entebbe (EBB)LUN - EBB
2. Take the bus from Kampala to Arua
14h 15m
$255–486
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenje
2. Take the train from Serenje to Nakonde
3. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Berelay Rd
4. Take the bus from Kampala to Arua
45h 33m

Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA) flights

3Weekly Planes

20h 57mAverage Duration

$246Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,089.4 km
Duration: 16h 56m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Arua, Uganda?

Uganda Airlines, Eagle Air Uganda, and Kenya Airways fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arua (RUA) 3 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lusaka to Arua via Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Berelay Rd, and Kampala in around 34h 53m.

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