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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to fly and bus which costs $280 - $400 and takes 12h 50m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs $200 - $750.

How far is it from Lusaka to Arusha?

The distance between Lusaka and Arusha is 2101 km. The road distance is 2126.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arusha without a car is to bus and train which takes 2 days 8h and costs .

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

It takes approximately 9h 49m to get from Lusaka to Arusha, including transfers.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to bus which takes 39h 17m and costs . Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $200 - $750 and takes 5h 21m.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 4:13 AM in Lusaka and 5:13 AM in Arusha.

Can I drive from Lusaka to Arusha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lusaka to Arusha is 2127 km. It takes approximately 34h 18m to drive from Lusaka to Arusha.

Where can I stay near Arusha?

There are 452+ hotels available in Arusha.

Lusaka to Arusha - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, shuttle, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lusaka to Arusha by plane, shuttle, bus, train, 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 Nairobi, shuttle
best
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LUN - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
9h 49m
$274–637
Fly to Arusha
cheapest
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arusha (ARK)plane LUN - ARK
5h 21m
$204–742
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
2. Take the bus from Tunduma Terminal to Magufuli Bus Terminalbus
3. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
39h 17m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Nakondebus
2. Take the train from Tunduma to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 8h
Drive 2,126.5 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Arushacar 2,126.5 km
34h 18m
$312–451
Fly to Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO)plane LUN - JRO
2. Take the taxi from Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) to Arushataxi
6h 1m
$348–538
Fly to Julius Nyerere International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR)plane LUN - DAR
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
12h 50m
$280–399
Bus, train via Tunduma
1. Take the bus from Inter-City Bus Terminus to Nakonde Bus Stnbus
2. Take the train from Tunduma to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 12h

Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO) flights

14Weekly Planes

3h 57mAverage Duration

$224Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lusaka to Arusha.

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Distance: 2,100.5 km
Duration: 9h 49m

What companies run services between Lusaka, Zambia and Arusha, Tanzania?

You can take a bus from Lusaka to Central Bus Terminal via Nakonde, Tunduma Terminal, Magufuli Bus Terminal, Kimara, Ubungo, and Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 39h 17m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines and Air Tanzania fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arusha (ARK) twice a week.

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