What is the cheapest way to get from Mkata to Tanga?

The cheapest way to get from Mkata to Tanga is to drive which costs $45 - $70 and takes 5h 47m.

What is the fastest way to get from Mkata to Tanga?

The fastest way to get from Mkata to Tanga is to taxi and train and fly which takes 4h 56m and costs $140 - $310.

How far is it from Mkata to Tanga?

The distance between Mkata and Tanga is 495 km. The road distance is 384.4 km.

How do I travel from Mkata to Tanga without a car?

The best way to get from Mkata to Tanga without a car is to taxi and train and bus which takes 9h 48m and costs $40 - $75.

How long does it take to get from Mkata to Tanga?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Mkata to Tanga, including transfers.

Can I drive from Mkata to Tanga?

Yes, the driving distance between Mkata to Tanga is 384 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Mkata to Tanga.

Where can I stay near Tanga?

There are 19+ hotels available in Tanga.

Mkata to Tanga - 4 ways to travel via train, taxi, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 4 ways to get from Mkata to Tanga by taxi, train, plane, bus, car, or ferry

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Taxi, train to Julius Nyerere International Airport, fly
best
1. Take the taxi from Mkata to Mkatataxi
2. Take the train from Mkata to Pugutrain
3. Fly from Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane DAR - TGT
4h 56m
$145–304
Taxi, train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the taxi from Mkata to Mkatataxi
2. Take the train from Mkata to Magufuli SGR Stntrain
3. Take the bus from Dar es Salaam to Tangabus
9h 48m
$43–72
Drive 384.4 km
1. Drive from Mkata to Tangacar 384.4 km
5h 47m
$48–69
Taxi, train, ferry to Abeid Amani Karume International Airport, fly
1. Take the taxi from Mkata to Mkatataxi
2. Take the train from Mkata to Magufuli SGR Stntrain
3. Take the ferry from Dar es Salaam to Zanzibarferry
4. Fly from Abeid Amani Karume International Airport (ZNZ) to Tanga Airport (TGT)plane ZNZ - TGT
7h 20m
$217–411

Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) to Tanga Airport (TGT) flights

7Weekly Planes

45 minAverage Duration

$99Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 495 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Mkata, Morogoro, Tanzania and Tanga, Tanzania?

There is no direct connection from Mkata to Tanga. However, you can take the taxi to Mkata, take the train to Pugu, take the taxi to Julius Nyerere International Airport (DAR) airport, fly to Tanga Airport (TGT), then take the taxi to Tanga. Alternatively, you can take the taxi to Mkata, take the train to Magufuli SGR Stn, walk to Dar es Salaam, then take the bus to Tanga.

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