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

The cheapest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to bus which costs $70 - $80 and takes 38h 45m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to fly and taxi which takes 6h 31m and costs $340 - $650.

Is there a direct bus between Lusaka and Arusha?

No, there is no direct bus from Lusaka to Arusha. However, there are services departing from Intercity Bus Terminus and arriving at Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 38h 45m.

How far is it from Lusaka to Arusha?

The distance between Lusaka and Arusha is 1699 km. The road distance is 2126.6 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 which takes 38h 45m and costs $70 - $80.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m to get from Lusaka to Arusha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lusaka to Arusha bus from?

Lusaka to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, depart from Intercity Bus Terminus station.

Bus or fly from Lusaka to Arusha?

The best way to get from Lusaka to Arusha is to bus which takes 38h 45m and costs $70 - $80. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs $240 - $850 and takes 6h 41m.

Where does the Lusaka to Arusha bus arrive?

Lusaka to Arusha bus services, operated by SR Classic Coach, arrive at Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal station.

What is the time difference between Lusaka and Arusha?

Arusha is 1h ahead of Lusaka. It is currently 12:46 AM in Lusaka and 1:46 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 638+ hotels available in Arusha.

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

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

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 Kilimanjaro International Airport, taxi
best
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 31m
$348–608
Bus via Dar es Salaam
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Arushabus
39h 59m
$68–92
Bus
1. Take the bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Ubungo Intl Bus Terminalbus
2. Take the bus from Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal to Central Bus Terminalbus
38h 45m
$74–80
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lusaka to Serenjebus
2. Take the train from Serenje to Dar es salaamtrain
3. Take the train from Dar es Salaam to Arushatrain
2d 18h
Drive 2,126.6 km
1. Drive from Lusaka to Arushacar 2,126.6 km
34h 18m
$312–451
Fly to Arusha
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arusha (ARK)plane LUN - ARK
6h 41m
$244–842
Fly to Nairobi, shuttle
1. Fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Nairobi (NBO)plane LUN - NBO
2. Take a shuttle bus from Nairobi JKIA to Arushashuttle
9h 49m
$303–637

Lusaka (LUN) to Kilimanjaro International Airport (JRO) flights

18Weekly Planes

7h 18mAverage Duration

$239Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lusaka to Arusha.

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Distance: 1,698.9 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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

You can take a bus from Intercity Bus Terminus to Central Bus Terminal via Ubungo Intl Bus Terminal in around 38h 45m. Alternatively, Turkish Airlines, Air Tanzania, and five other airlines fly from Lusaka (LUN) to Arusha (ARK) once daily.

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